Question

Why is a Petrarch considered to be a humanist

Answer 1

He was a devoted classical scholar who is considered the "Father of Humanism", a philosophy that helped spark the Renaissance. Hope this helps. ;) 

Answer 2

Petrarch was a humanist because he taught the people of the renaissance how to be "human" in other words how to enjoy life by dancing, being creative, or being curious without having to worry about not following the rights of the bible or not being christian. Petrarch told them that they could be "human" while still being good Christian's