Thomas Flanginis

Thomas Flanginis (, Italian: Tommaso Flangini; 1578–1648) was a wealthy Greek lawyer and merchant in Venice. He is notable for founding the Flanginian School, a renowned Greek college where many teachers were trained.

Early Life

Flanginis' father, Apostolos Thomas, was originally from the island of Corfu, while his mother, Maria Flangini, hailed from the island of Cyprus.

Career and Legacy

The 'Flanginian School' established by Thomas Flanginis remained a prestigious establishment for several centuries. The institution played a significant role in training Greek teachers, contributing to the spread of Greek culture and education during the Renaissance period.

See Also

* Greek community in Venice
* Greek scholars in the Renaissance

References

1578 births
1648 deaths
Greek Renaissance humanists
Italian people of Greek descent
Greek Cypriot people
16th-century Greek people
17th-century Greek people
People from Corfu
Greek Cypriot writers
Cypriot academics
16th-century Greek educators
17th-century Greek educators
Republic of Venice people

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