Thomas Linacre was a key figure in the English Renaissance and one of the most important educators and physicians of his time. This illuminating biography provides a detailed look at his life, work, and impact on the world of learning. Featuring insights from his contemporaries and a fascinating examination of the intellectual landscape of the era, it is a must-read for scholars of Renaissance history and intellectual culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.