John Matthew Rispoli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Maltese philosopher
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Place of Birth: Senglea, Malta
About John Matthew Rispoli
- John Matthew Rispoli (17 August 1582 – 6 April 1639) was a major Maltese philosopher of great erudition.
- He was held in high esteem by the Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller Order, the Bishops of Malta, the Viceroys of Sicily, cardinals, bishops, inquisitors, and the common people.
- Perhaps the most eminent Maltese philosopher of the Middle Ages, the various extant writings of his are witness to his philosophical aptitude and dexterity as to his high calibre as a philosopher.
- These qualities were highly appreciated during his lifetime, in Malta as in France and Italy.
- He lived a busy life, both as an intellectual and as an administrator.
- He was professor of philosopher at various institutions of high education, an able preacher, and an official at various posts within the Dominican Order, of which his was a member.
- He was an avid aficionado of music, and was talented with playing musical instruments.
- Though the fame of holiness accompanied him in his life, this did not deter the Inquisition from suspecting him of heresy, and keeping him in its dungeons for fourteen months.
- When he died, he was given an almost state funeral.
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