Thomas Flanginis

Thomas Flanginis (, Italian: Tommaso Flangini; 1578–1648) was a wealthy Greek lawyer and merchant in Venice, who founded the Flanginian School, a Greek college where many teachers were trained.  The ‘Flanginian School’ established by Thomas Flanginis remained a renowned establishment for several centuries. 

His father Apostolos Thomas was originally from the island of Corfu while his mother Maria Flangini was from the island of Cyprus. 

See also
Greek scholars in the Renaissance

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