Marsilio Ficino (1433–1499) was an Italian philosopher, theologian, and one of the most influential figures in the Renaissance. He is best known for his work in reviving Platonic thought and philosophy, particularly through his translations and commentaries on the works of Plato and other ancient Greek philosophers. Ficino was a pivotal figure in the revival of Neoplatonism during the Renaissance, synthesizing it with Christian theology.
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