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Marsilio Ficino

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (October 19, 1433-October 1, 1499)
    Wrote 'Platonic Institutions,' 'Symposium, De Amore,' 'The Platonic Theology or The Immortality of Souls,' 'The Christian Religion,' and 'Three Books on Life'

Why he might be annoying:

    He likely never left Florence in his entire life.
    One of his biographers described him as '...short in stature, slim, and slightly hunched in both shoulders. He was a little hesitant in speech, and stammered in pronouncing the letter 'S.''
    He was only happy when surrounded by company and depressed when alone.
    He was most interested in the subject of love, but refused to acknowledge 'sensual' love.
    He insisted that his students awaken between one to two hours before the sun rose.
    He believed that Plato should be read in church services and that Plato and Socrates were harbingers of Jesus.
    He believed in the power of alchemy, magic, and astrology.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the leading figures of the Italian Renaissance.
    His works inspired Renaissance painters like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
    He was known for being friendly to anyone.
    He was a vegetarian.
    He translated the complete works of Plato into Latin.
    He was the de Medici's house physician and never accepted payment for his services.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 50 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 95 Votes: 41.05% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 179 Votes: 55.31% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 236 Votes: 50.42% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 222 Votes: 54.50% Annoying