Erasmus Roterodamus (1466 - 1536)

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Erasmus Roterodamus

Desiderius Erasmus, also Erasmus of Rotterdam, or simply Erasmus (Latin: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, Dutch: Gerrit Gerritszoon) was a Dutch humanist, philosopher, and the greatest scholar of the Northern Renaissance.

He was illegitimate and brought up under the name Gerhard Gerhards, later in Latin his name was dubbed Desiderius Erasmus. At the age of 13, the boy was sent to a monastery, where he later took the ministry. Erasmus read a lot, improving in Latin and Ancient Greek, studied oratory. A few years later he received the post of secretary to the bishop of the French city of Cambre. From 1493 to 1499 Rotterdam lived in Paris, then in London he was introduced to Thomas More, John Fisher, and John Colet.

Erasmus was constantly on the move, rarely staying in one place and traveling frequently between the Netherlands, Britain, France and Italy. In Turin he earned a doctorate in theology and was received by the Pope, then taught ancient Greek and theology at Cambridge. He corresponded with the rulers of various countries, popes and cardinals, and with statesmen, answering their questions of a scientific, political, and philosophical nature. As a true humanist, Erasmus of Rotterdam adhered to the ideas of a scientific spirit that favored research and true knowledge.

Among the merits of Rotterdamsky study of religious texts from a scientific position, critical interpretation of theology. Erasmus was able to lay the groundwork for historical-critical study of the past, especially in his studies of the Greek New Testament and the church fathers. His educational writings helped to replace the old school curriculum with a new humanistic emphasis on the classics.

In 1501, Erasmus produced a religious and ethical treatise, The Arms of the Christian Warrior, published in 1504. His work entitled "The Praise of Folly" was reprinted 40 times only during the author's lifetime, the book has been translated into all popular languages of the world. The series "Conversations in a Simple Way" (1518-1533) is among the most popular books on pedagogy. Erasmus promoted respect and care for children, opposing violence and corporal influence. He also promoted the idea that education should be compulsory for everyone.

Date and place of birt:28 october 1466, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:12 july 1536, Basel, Switzerland
Nationality:The Netherlands
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Educator, Humanist, Linguist, Philosopher, Scientist
Genre:History painting, Religious genre
Art style:Northern Renaissance

Creators The Netherlands

Pieter Fris (1627 - 1706)
Pieter Fris
1627 - 1706
Ferdinand Gustaaf Willem Oldewelt (1857 - 1935)
Ferdinand Gustaaf Willem Oldewelt
1857 - 1935
Anna Henrietta Wolterbeek (1834 - 1905)
Anna Henrietta Wolterbeek
1834 - 1905
Nicolaes Willingh (1640 - 1678)
Nicolaes Willingh
1640 - 1678
Jacob Cats (1577 - 1660)
Jacob Cats
1577 - 1660
Pieter Jan van Liender (1721 - 1779)
Pieter Jan van Liender
1721 - 1779
Albertus Verhoesen (1806 - 1881)
Albertus Verhoesen
1806 - 1881
John Rädecker (1885 - 1956)
John Rädecker
1885 - 1956
Johannes Petrus van Horstok (1745 - 1825)
Johannes Petrus van Horstok
1745 - 1825
Jan Jansz den Uyl (1595 - 1639)
Jan Jansz den Uyl
1595 - 1639
Hendrik Hollander (1823 - 1884)
Hendrik Hollander
1823 - 1884
Hendrik Gerrit ten Cate (1803 - 1856)
Hendrik Gerrit ten Cate
1803 - 1856
Willem van Tetrode (1525 - 1588)
Willem van Tetrode
1525 - 1588
Hendrik Pothoven (1725 - 1807)
Hendrik Pothoven
1725 - 1807
Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos (1606 - 1662)
Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos
1606 - 1662
Cornelis Hendriksz Vroom (1591 - 1661)
Cornelis Hendriksz Vroom
1591 - 1661

Creators Northern Renaissance

Niklaus Manuel Deutsch (1484 - 1530)
Niklaus Manuel Deutsch
1484 - 1530
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Nicolas Neufchatel (1527 - 1590)
Nicolas Neufchatel
1527 - 1590
Hans Holbein II (1497 - 1543)
Hans Holbein II
1497 - 1543
Marc Duval (1530 - 1581)
Marc Duval
1530 - 1581
 Hans Springinklee (1495 - 1540)
Hans Springinklee
1495 - 1540
Joannes van Doetecum I (1530 - 1605)
Joannes van Doetecum I
1530 - 1605
Michiel Coxie I (1499 - 1592)
Michiel Coxie I
1499 - 1592
Jacob Savery (1566 - 1603)
Jacob Savery
1566 - 1603
Bernard de Rijckere (1535 - 1590)
Bernard de Rijckere
1535 - 1590
Jan Collaert I (1525 - 1580)
Jan Collaert I
1525 - 1580
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
1542 - 1619
 Meister von Irrsdorf (1480 - ?)
Meister von Irrsdorf
1480 - ?
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