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In which Italian city did Bessarion spend most of his later years?

  • Rome

  • Florence

  • Venice

  • Naples

Answer

Bessarion spent most of his later years in Venice, where he continued his scholarly pursuits and contributed to the intellectual life of the city. His library donation to the Republic of Venice also helped establish the Biblioteca Marciana.
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