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

Theodoor van Loon (1581 - 1649)
Theodoor van Loon
1581 - 1649
Jan Vermeer (1632 - 1675)
Jan Vermeer
1632 - 1675
Jan Mandijn (1500 - 1560)
Jan Mandijn
1500 - 1560
Caesar Bimmermann (1821 - 1888)
Caesar Bimmermann
1821 - 1888
Ary de Vois (1632 - 1680)
Ary de Vois
1632 - 1680
Kees van Bohemen (1928 - 1985)
Kees van Bohemen
1928 - 1985
Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606 - 1684)
Jan Davidsz. de Heem
1606 - 1684
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius (1625 - 1691)
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
1625 - 1691
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Jacobus van Looy (1855 - 1930)
Jacobus van Looy
1855 - 1930
Willem Key (1516 - 1568)
Willem Key
1516 - 1568
Kristoffel Lyubenetsky (1659 - 1729)
Kristoffel Lyubenetsky
1659 - 1729
Cornelis Kruseman (1797 - 1857)
Cornelis Kruseman
1797 - 1857
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I (1822 - 1891)
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I
1822 - 1891
Jan Gabrielsz Sonjé (1625 - 1707)
Jan Gabrielsz Sonjé
1625 - 1707
Willem Kalf (1619 - 1693)
Willem Kalf
1619 - 1693

Creators Northern Renaissance

Lucas Cranach I (1472 - 1553)
Lucas Cranach I
1472 - 1553
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
Zanetto Bugatto (1440 - 1476)
Zanetto Bugatto
1440 - 1476
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Paul Coecke van Aelst (1530 - 1569)
Paul Coecke van Aelst
1530 - 1569
Frans Huys (1522 - 1562)
Frans Huys
1522 - 1562
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer
1480 - 1538
Marc Duval (1530 - 1581)
Marc Duval
1530 - 1581
Jacob Savery (1566 - 1603)
Jacob Savery
1566 - 1603
Jacob Matham (1571 - 1631)
Jacob Matham
1571 - 1631
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
 Meister von Irrsdorf (1480 - ?)
Meister von Irrsdorf
1480 - ?
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 - 1609)
Hans Vredeman de Vries
1527 - 1609
Maerten de Vos (1532 - 1603)
Maerten de Vos
1532 - 1603
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
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