Marco Antonio (or Marcantonio) Sabellico, whose real name was Marc'Antonio Coccia (or Coccio), was born in Vicovaro, in the province of Rome, around the year 1436, probably to a wealthy family. He was a scholar and humanist in every sense of the word: poet, man of letters, historian, expert in ancient Greek as well as scientific and mathematical texts, and a tireless producer of numerous substantial works, several of which are very important for Venetian history and culture.
Marcantonio began studying grammar in Vicovaro, under the guidance of Nicola Carsio, abbot of the monastery of Sa
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