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Torriani, Master General Gioacchino (1417–1500). Highest authority of the Order of Saint Dominic, he was a man of great culture and one of the first humanists of the Renaissance. He spoke five languages.

Toscanelli, Paolo (1398–1482). Italian scientist, cartographer and geographer who inspired the voyages of Columbus to America. His studies contributed to the knowledge of astronomy in his time, and he constructed a sundial for the Cathedral of Florence, described in the novel.

Trivulzio, Father Alessandro. Native of Riccio, he was the librarian at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Devoted to the study of ancient manuscripts, he assembled an important collection for the monastery.

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