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John Florio

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John Florio (1553-1625) was an Italian-English lexicographer, translator, and language tutor. He is best known for his pioneering work in translating Italian texts into English, particularly his translation of Montaigne's Essays. Florio's contributions to language learning and dictionary making greatly influenced the development of the English language.

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1. John Florio's translation of Montaigne's Essays provided English readers with a valuable insight into the world of French literature.
2. As a lexicographer, John Florio compiled an extensive English-Italian dictionary.
3. Florio's language tutoring services were highly sought after by aristocrats and scholars of his time.

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• Florio's English-Italian Dictionary
• Montaigne's Essays translated by John Florio