Damiao de Gois was a renowned 16th-century Portuguese humanist and historian. Born on February 2, 1502, in Alenquer, Portugal, he quickly displayed a remarkable intellect and passion for learning. At the tender age of 14, he ventured to Paris to pursue his studies, immersing himself in the world of Latin and Greek literature. Gois’s thirst for knowledge led him to embrace the humanist movement that characterized the Renaissance era, a period marked by the revival of classical art, literature, and philosophy.
