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Pietro de' Crescenzi
Bolognese jurist and writer on agriculture (1233–1320) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Pier Crescenzi, see Pier Crescenzi.
Pietro de' Crescenzi (c. 1230/35 – c. 1320), Latin: 'Petrus de Crescentiis', was a Bolognese jurist,[1] now remembered for his writings on horticulture and agriculture, the Ruralia commoda.[2] There are many variant spellings of his name.[3]
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![]() Nineteenth-century engraved portrait of de' Crescenzi after Antonio Muzzi | |
Born | c. 1230/35 Bologna |
Died | c. 1320 Bologna |
Resting place | Basilica di San Domenico, Bologna |
Occupation | jurist, writer |
Language | Italian, Latin |
Citizenship | Bolognese |
Notable works | Ruralia commoda |
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