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

Jan Sluijters (1881 - 1957)
Jan Sluijters
1881 - 1957
Frans van Mieris (1635 - 1681)
Frans van Mieris
1635 - 1681
Edwaert Collier (1642 - 1708)
Edwaert Collier
1642 - 1708
Isaac de Moucheron (1667 - 1744)
Isaac de Moucheron
1667 - 1744
Pyke Koch (1901 - 1991)
Pyke Koch
1901 - 1991
Theodoor van Loon (1581 - 1649)
Theodoor van Loon
1581 - 1649
Jan Wynants (1631 - 1684)
Jan Wynants
1631 - 1684
Andreas Schelfhout (1787 - 1870)
Andreas Schelfhout
1787 - 1870
Abraham Blommaert (1626 - 1693)
Abraham Blommaert
1626 - 1693
Jacob Levecq (1634 - 1675)
Jacob Levecq
1634 - 1675
Palamedes Palamedesz I (1605 - 1638)
Palamedes Palamedesz I
1605 - 1638
Balthasar van der Ast (1593 - 1657)
Balthasar van der Ast
1593 - 1657
Jan Alberts Rotius (1624 - 1666)
Jan Alberts Rotius
1624 - 1666
Pieter van Noordt (1621 - 1672)
Pieter van Noordt
1621 - 1672
Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661

Creators Northern Renaissance

Bernhard Strigel (1461 - 1528)
Bernhard Strigel
1461 - 1528
 Hans Springinklee (1495 - 1540)
Hans Springinklee
1495 - 1540
Gerard David (1460 - 1523)
Gerard David
1460 - 1523
Erhard Altdorfer (1480 - 1561)
Erhard Altdorfer
1480 - 1561
Hans Holbein II (1497 - 1543)
Hans Holbein II
1497 - 1543
Christoph Murer (1558 - 1614)
Christoph Murer
1558 - 1614
Rogier van der Weyden (1400 - 1464)
Rogier van der Weyden
1400 - 1464
Frans Pourbus I (1545 - 1581)
Frans Pourbus I
1545 - 1581
Salomon de Bray (1597 - 1664)
Salomon de Bray
1597 - 1664
Joannes van Doetecum I (1530 - 1605)
Joannes van Doetecum I
1530 - 1605
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 - 1562)
Heinrich Aldegrever
1502 - 1562
Jan Collaert I (1525 - 1580)
Jan Collaert I
1525 - 1580
 Meister I.P. (XV century - XVI century)
Meister I.P.
XV century - XVI century
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
Marc Duval (1530 - 1581)
Marc Duval
1530 - 1581
Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 - 1609)
Hans Vredeman de Vries
1527 - 1609
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