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The provided text explores the life and accomplishments of Juan Latino, a remarkable Black scholar and poet during the Spanish Renaissance. Born into slavery, he defied societal expectations by becoming one of the first known Black professors in Europe. He achieved mastery of Latin and Greek, produced notable works like the epic poem "Austriada," and even married a white woman from a noble family. Juan Latino's story serves as a powerful counter-narrative to the prevailing racial prejudices of his time and inspires a reassessment of Renaissance history and the contributions of people of African descent to European culture.