Benedetto Cotrugli

Benedetto Cotrugli (Croatian: Benedikt "Beno" Kotruljević; 1416–1469) was a Ragusan merchant, economist, scientist, diplomat and humanist.

His family's involvement in trade provided him with early exposure to the complexities of merchant activities, a common upbringing for members of the Ragusan nobility.

Cotrugli's education at the University of Bologna, a leading institution during the Renaissance, is not detailed extensively in terms of specific courses or programs.

His humanist education provided him with a broad understanding of ethics, philosophy, and science, which he later applied to commerce and trade.

His work not only shows the application of humanist learning to commercial endeavors but also marks a significant contribution to the development of modern economic practices.