Chrysoloras

Chrysoloras, also known as Manuel Chrysoloras, was a Byzantine scholar and teacher during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He is best known for introducing Greek literature and the study of Ancient Greek language to Western Europe, particularly in Italy. His work helped revive interest in classical texts, contributing significantly to the Renaissance. Chrysoloras taught at universities, including Florence, and his influential textbook on Greek was one of the first of its kind in the West, promoting the understanding of Greek culture and philosophy during a time of significant intellectual transformation.