Herotas Massa. Italian historian and traveler.
Introduction
Herot Massa (Massa; Italian: Domenico Gerota or Domenicucci) is an Italian historian and traveler who played an important role in the development of historical science and in the development of new territories in Italy. He lived in the 16th-17th centuries and his name is currently forgotten. However, his works remain useful and interesting for modern historians.
In this article we will look at the life and scientific works of Gerota Massa, and also evaluate his contribution to the development of intellectual life in Italy at that time.
Biography and education of Gerota Massa
Heroes of Mass was born in Sicily at the end of the 15th century. Almost nothing is known about his early life. What is known is that he was educated in Italy and worked in Rome, where he became the secretary of Cardinal Rafael Riario, known as the Pope, whose name went down in history thanks to his tricks and intrigues.
Already at the beginning of his career, Gerota Mass showed his talent as a historian and writer. He wrote a number of history books that were of great importance for his time. In addition, he studied cartography and geography, creating maps and describing new territories of Italy.
It is known that the Heroes of Mass died in 1629. He remained one of the most popular and respected writers of that time, although he did not have a wide readership.
Scientific activities of Gerota Massa
The scientific activity of Gerota Massa was very versatile. He wrote books on history and geography and was engaged in describing newly discovered lands. For the first time, he managed to establish the boundaries of northern Spain, relying on new discoveries in geography. The hero used his geographical knowledge