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

Johannes Hari (1772 - 1849)
Johannes Hari
1772 - 1849
Adriaen van der Werff (1659 - 1722)
Adriaen van der Werff
1659 - 1722
Carel Willink (1900 - 1983)
Carel Willink
1900 - 1983
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers (1589 - 1638)
Hercules Pieterszoon Seghers
1589 - 1638
Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita (1868 - 1944)
Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita
1868 - 1944
Zhuang Hong Yi (1962)
Zhuang Hong Yi
1962
Jan Mankes (1889 - 1920)
Jan Mankes
1889 - 1920
Marlene Dumas (1953)
Marlene Dumas
1953
Rob Scholte (1958)
Rob Scholte
1958
Toos van Holstein (1949)
Toos van Holstein
1949
Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
Abraham van Beijeren (1620 - 1690)
Abraham van Beijeren
1620 - 1690
Johannes Janssonius (1588 - 1664)
Johannes Janssonius
1588 - 1664
Taco Mesdag (1829 - 1902)
Taco Mesdag
1829 - 1902
Willem Jacobsz. Delff (1580 - 1638)
Willem Jacobsz. Delff
1580 - 1638
Peter Lely (1618 - 1680)
Peter Lely
1618 - 1680

Creators Northern Renaissance

Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer
1480 - 1538
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
Rogier van der Weyden (1400 - 1464)
Rogier van der Weyden
1400 - 1464
François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
1542 - 1619
Joannes van Doetecum I (1530 - 1605)
Joannes van Doetecum I
1530 - 1605
Bernard de Rijckere (1535 - 1590)
Bernard de Rijckere
1535 - 1590
Nicolas Neufchatel (1527 - 1590)
Nicolas Neufchatel
1527 - 1590
 Master of the Magdalene Legend (XV century - 1537)
Master of the Magdalene Legend
XV century - 1537
Bernhard Strigel (1461 - 1528)
Bernhard Strigel
1461 - 1528
Jan Collaert I (1525 - 1580)
Jan Collaert I
1525 - 1580
Francesco Primaticcio (1503 - 1570)
Francesco Primaticcio
1503 - 1570
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Michiel Coxie I (1499 - 1592)
Michiel Coxie I
1499 - 1592
Jacob Savery (1566 - 1603)
Jacob Savery
1566 - 1603
Lucas de Heere (1534 - 1584)
Lucas de Heere
1534 - 1584
Raphael Coxie (1540 - 1616)
Raphael Coxie
1540 - 1616
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