The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Paolo Sarpi
Also known as Fra Paolo, Pietro Sarpi
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 70
A Venetian scholar whose learning and moderation mark him as a figure of intellectual distinction, his presence suggests both scholarly depth and balanced judgment.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 70
- Books
- 1
Paolo Sarpi, also known as Fra Paolo, was a Venetian scholar whose learning and moderation were considered not inferior to Grotius. His scholarly work included reducing the traditionally accepted numbers of martyrs, demonstrating his commitment to historical accuracy over pious exaggeration.
Description
A Venetian scholar and friar with fair skin and dark hair beneath a friar's hood, wearing simple brown Franciscan robes. His scholarly features convey both learning and moderate temperament, holding books and writing materials with the bearing of an intellectual.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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