Agostino Strozzi
Agostino Strozzi (c.1450 – after 1505) was an Augustinian abbot and author. Strozzi is recognized for his contribution to the pro-woman side of the ''querelle des femmes'' — "a debate about the nature and worth of women that unfolded in Europe from the medieval to the early modern period." Strozzi, commissioned by his cousin Margherita Cantelmo, wrote ''La defensione delle donne'' he Defense of Womenin the 16th century. References External links Querelle , StrozziQuerelle.ca is a website devoted to the works of authors contributing to the pro-woman side of the ''querelle des femmes''. {{DEFAULTSORT:Strozzi, Agostino 15th-century births 16th-century deaths ...
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15th-century Births
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian dates from 1 January 1401 ( MCDI) to 31 December 1500 ( MD). In Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period. Many technological, social and cultural developments of the 15th century can in retrospect be seen as heralding the "European miracle" of the following centuries. The architectural perspective, and the modern fields which are known today as banking and accounting were founded in Italy. The Hundred Years' War ended with a decisive French victory over the English in the Battle of Castillon. Financial troubles in England following the conflict resulted in the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. The conflicts ended with the defeat of Richard III by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field, establishing the Tudor dynasty in the later part of the century. Constantinople, known as the capital of the wo ...
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