In which century did Bessarion contribute to the revival of letters?
15th century
14th century
16th century
17th century
Answer
Bessarion was a prominent figure in the 15th-century revival of letters, also known as the Renaissance. He was a Byzantine Greek humanist, theologian, and Catholic cardinal who played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural movement.
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