Conrad Celtes
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One of the most important German humanists was Konrad Celtis (1459-1508). Celtis studied at Cologne and Heidelberg, and later travelled throughout Italy collecting Latin and Greek manuscripts. Heavily influenced by Tacitus, he used the Germania to introduce German history and geography. Eventually he devoted his time to poetry, in which he praised Germany. It is arguable that Celtis was a significant figure in the Northern Renaissance movement and helped bring what had started in Italy to Germany.
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