Early Modern Period
Further information: Viking revival, Noble savage, and PhilistinismItalians in the Renaissance often called anyone who lived outside of their country a barbarian.
Spanish sea captain Francisco de Cuellar who sailed with the Spanish Armada in 1588 used the term 'savage' ('salvaje') to describe the Irish people.
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