Also known as Xantes Pagnino. Born 1470; died 1541. A leading philologist of his day. Taught the Oriental languages, and wrote numerous works treating of Sacred Scripture, Greek, and Hebrew.
Also known as Xantes Pagnino. Born 1470; died 1541. A leading philologist of his day. Taught the Oriental languages, and wrote numerous works treating of Sacred Scripture, Greek, and Hebrew.
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