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

Abraham Begeyn (1637 - 1697)
Abraham Begeyn
1637 - 1697
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom (1805 - 1880)
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom
1805 - 1880
Anton Rudolf Mauve (1838 - 1888)
Anton Rudolf Mauve
1838 - 1888
Peter van Bleeck (1697 - 1764)
Peter van Bleeck
1697 - 1764
Tjalf Sparnaay (1954)
Tjalf Sparnaay
1954
Harmen Loeding (1627 - 1673)
Harmen Loeding
1627 - 1673
Kaspar Karsen (1810 - 1896)
Kaspar Karsen
1810 - 1896
Frederik de Moucheron I (1633 - 1686)
Frederik de Moucheron I
1633 - 1686
Willem Witsen (1860 - 1923)
Willem Witsen
1860 - 1923
Dirck Vellert (1480 - 1547)
Dirck Vellert
1480 - 1547
Johan Scherrewitz (1868 - 1951)
Johan Scherrewitz
1868 - 1951
Jan Frans van Douven (1656 - 1727)
Jan Frans van Douven
1656 - 1727
Abraham van Salm (1660 - 1720)
Abraham van Salm
1660 - 1720
Jacob Levecq (1634 - 1675)
Jacob Levecq
1634 - 1675
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647 - 1733)
Jan van Huchtenburgh
1647 - 1733
Abraham Storck (1644 - 1708)
Abraham Storck
1644 - 1708

Creators Northern Renaissance

Stefan Lochner (1400 - 1451)
Stefan Lochner
1400 - 1451
Hans Holbein II (1497 - 1543)
Hans Holbein II
1497 - 1543
Christoph Murer (1558 - 1614)
Christoph Murer
1558 - 1614
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
Jan Collaert I (1525 - 1580)
Jan Collaert I
1525 - 1580
Dirck Jacobsz (1497 - 1567)
Dirck Jacobsz
1497 - 1567
Erhard Altdorfer (1480 - 1561)
Erhard Altdorfer
1480 - 1561
Lucas Cranach I (1472 - 1553)
Lucas Cranach I
1472 - 1553
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
 Hans Springinklee (1495 - 1540)
Hans Springinklee
1495 - 1540
 Meister des Marienlebens (XV century - ?)
Meister des Marienlebens
XV century - ?
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Bernhard Strigel (1461 - 1528)
Bernhard Strigel
1461 - 1528
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
Adriaen Matham (1590 - 1660)
Adriaen Matham
1590 - 1660
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
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