Paolo Beni

Paolo Beni (1553–1625) was an Italian humanist, literary theorist, theologian and philosopher.

Beni received a doctorate in theology in 1576. He joined the Society of Jesus in 1581, but was expelled from the order in 1593. He lectured at the University of Rome from 1594 to 1599 and was a professor at the University of Padua from 1600 until 1623. Beni was on poor terms with his family and was frequently involved in controversy. Nevertheless, he was a prolific writer, publishing almost a book a year on top of numerous unpublished works. Provided by Wikipedia