Pietru Caxaru Biography | Poet

Peter (Pietru) Caxaro (c. 1400 – 1485) was a Maltese philosopher and poet. He is so far Malta 's first known philosopher, fragments of whose works are extant. His philosophical views and positions qualify him as an honourable adherent of the mediaeval humanist movement. His contribution skilfully stands as a mature reflection of the social and cultural revival of his time.