Giovanni Cataldo Parisio, commonly known as Cataldo Parisio or Cataldo Siculo, (c. 1455 in Palermo or Sciacca – 1517 in Lisbon) was a Sicilian humanist, writer and diplomat. He introduced the humanist culture in Portugal and became the secretary of king John II of Portugal.

Cataldo Parisio
Born1455
Died1517 (aged 61–62)
NationalitySicilian
Other namesCataldo Siculo
Occupation(s)humanist, writer, diplomat
Known forPioneer of the Humanism in Portugal
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