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

Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt (1566 - 1641)
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1566 - 1641
Jan Looten (1618 - 1681)
Jan Looten
1618 - 1681
Pieter de Ring (1615 - 1660)
Pieter de Ring
1615 - 1660
Gerard Pieter Adolfs (1898 - 1968)
Gerard Pieter Adolfs
1898 - 1968
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I (1822 - 1891)
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I
1822 - 1891
Isaac van der Vinne (1665 - 1740)
Isaac van der Vinne
1665 - 1740
Daan van Golden (1936 - 2017)
Daan van Golden
1936 - 2017
Frans Greenwood (1680 - 1763)
Frans Greenwood
1680 - 1763
Jan Jacobus Matthijs Damschröder (1825 - 1905)
Jan Jacobus Matthijs Damschröder
1825 - 1905
Pieter Cosyn (1630 - 1677)
Pieter Cosyn
1630 - 1677
Willem Kalf (1619 - 1693)
Willem Kalf
1619 - 1693
Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944)
Piet Mondrian
1872 - 1944
Casper Casteleyn (1625 - 1661)
Casper Casteleyn
1625 - 1661
Jan Miense Molenaer (1610 - 1668)
Jan Miense Molenaer
1610 - 1668
Petronella van Woensel (1785 - 1839)
Petronella van Woensel
1785 - 1839
Jan van Goyen (1596 - 1656)
Jan van Goyen
1596 - 1656

Creators Northern Renaissance

François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
1542 - 1619
Adriaen Matham (1590 - 1660)
Adriaen Matham
1590 - 1660
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
Joachim Patinir (1483 - 1524)
Joachim Patinir
1483 - 1524
Christoph Murer (1558 - 1614)
Christoph Murer
1558 - 1614
Bernhard Strigel (1461 - 1528)
Bernhard Strigel
1461 - 1528
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Niklaus Manuel Deutsch (1484 - 1530)
Niklaus Manuel Deutsch
1484 - 1530
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
François Clouet (1515 - 1572)
François Clouet
1515 - 1572
 Hans Springinklee (1495 - 1540)
Hans Springinklee
1495 - 1540
Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528)
Albrecht Dürer
1471 - 1528
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer
1480 - 1538
Michiel Coxie I (1499 - 1592)
Michiel Coxie I
1499 - 1592
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
Jacob Matham (1571 - 1631)
Jacob Matham
1571 - 1631
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