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

Hendrik Jacobus Scholten (1824 - 1907)
Hendrik Jacobus Scholten
1824 - 1907
Daan van Golden (1936 - 2017)
Daan van Golden
1936 - 2017
Jan Hendrik van Grootveld (1808 - 1855)
Jan Hendrik van Grootveld
1808 - 1855
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh (1802 - 1879)
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh
1802 - 1879
Aernout Mik (1962)
Aernout Mik
1962
Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
Jan Anthoniszoon van Ravesteyn (1570 - 1657)
Jan Anthoniszoon van Ravesteyn
1570 - 1657
Ottmar Elliger (1666 - 1732)
Ottmar Elliger
1666 - 1732
Cornelis Engelsz. (1575 - 1650)
Cornelis Engelsz.
1575 - 1650
Peer Veneman (1952)
Peer Veneman
1952
Toon Verhoef (1946)
Toon Verhoef
1946
Jacob Abels (1803 - 1866)
Jacob Abels
1803 - 1866
Christina Alida van Heek-Blijdenstein (1823 - 1859)
Christina Alida van Heek-Blijdenstein
1823 - 1859
Cornelis Lieste (1817 - 1861)
Cornelis Lieste
1817 - 1861
Adriaen Hendriksz. Verboom (1627 - 1673)
Adriaen Hendriksz. Verboom
1627 - 1673
Augustinus Terwesten I (1649 - 1711)
Augustinus Terwesten I
1649 - 1711

Creators Northern Renaissance

Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528)
Albrecht Dürer
1471 - 1528
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer
1480 - 1538
 Master of the Prodigal Son (XVI century - ?)
Master of the Prodigal Son
XVI century - ?
Frans Pourbus I (1545 - 1581)
Frans Pourbus I
1545 - 1581
 Meister von Irrsdorf (1480 - ?)
Meister von Irrsdorf
1480 - ?
 Meister des Marienlebens (XV century - ?)
Meister des Marienlebens
XV century - ?
Gerard David (1460 - 1523)
Gerard David
1460 - 1523
 Master of the Magdalene Legend (XV century - 1537)
Master of the Magdalene Legend
XV century - 1537
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 - 1562)
Heinrich Aldegrever
1502 - 1562
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
Dirck Jacobsz (1497 - 1567)
Dirck Jacobsz
1497 - 1567
Marc Duval (1530 - 1581)
Marc Duval
1530 - 1581
Maerten de Vos (1532 - 1603)
Maerten de Vos
1532 - 1603
Paul Coecke van Aelst (1530 - 1569)
Paul Coecke van Aelst
1530 - 1569