What is francesco barbaro?

Francesco di Marco di Barbaro (1390–1454) was a Venetian patrician, humanist, and diplomat. He studied under prominent scholars in Padua, Italy, and was an early advocate of classical education and the revival of classical humanism. Barbaro served as an ambassador to England, Hungary, and Venice during the Renaissance, and worked to strengthen diplomatic ties between these countries. His most famous literary work, "De Re Uxoria" ("On Wifely Responsibilities"), is a treatise on the role of women in marriage and society, which emphasizes the intellectual and moral education of women. Barbaro was also an avid collector of rare books and manuscripts, and his collection formed the basis for Venice's first public library, the Biblioteca Marciana. He is often considered one of the most important humanist thinkers of the early Renaissance, and his writings continue to be studied and admired today.