George of Trebizond
George of Trebizond , c.1396-1486, Greek scholar, b. Crete. Settling in Venice, he taught Greek, philosophy, and rhetoric there and in Vicenza before going to Rome in 1442. He became known as a translator of Aristotle and enjoyed the favor of popes Eugene IV, Nicholas V, and Paul II. He made translations of Plato and translated some Greek church writings into Latin.
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; ...prime minister Costas Simitis said yesterday. But the invitation has angered the Orthodox Greek Church which is opposed to the pontiff. It is understood that Pope John Paul II would be snubbed by the Greek Church if he goes ahead with a visit.
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Errington, George
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Errington, George (1804–86), English RC prelate. In 1855 he was appointed coadjutor to N. P. S. Wiseman and titular Abp. of Trebizond, with the right of succession to Westminster. His relations with Wiseman became strained; he rejected Pius...
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Pisanello
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
...at his death). His surviving documented frescos are the Annunciation ( c. 1426, S. Fermo, Verona) and St George and the Princess of Trebizond ( c. 1433–8, S. Anastasia, Verona), and attributed to him are some fragments of murals showing scenes...
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Pisanello
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art
...at his death). His surviving documented frescos are the Annunciation ( c. 1426, S. Fermo, Verona) and St George and the Princess of Trebizond ( c. 1433–8, S. Anastasia, Verona), and confidently attributed to him are fragmentary murals showing...
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