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

Barend Gael (1630 - 1698)
Barend Gael
1630 - 1698
Arie Smit (1916 - 2016)
Arie Smit
1916 - 2016
Jan Wijnants (1632 - 1684)
Jan Wijnants
1632 - 1684
Adriana Johanna Haanen (1814 - 1895)
Adriana Johanna Haanen
1814 - 1895
Hanneke Beaumont (1947)
Hanneke Beaumont
1947
Henry van Wyk (1833 - 1889)
Henry van Wyk
1833 - 1889
Thomas Heeremans (1641 - 1694)
Thomas Heeremans
1641 - 1694
Christina Gerarda Enschedé (1791 - 1873)
Christina Gerarda Enschedé
1791 - 1873
Nicolaes Willingh (1640 - 1678)
Nicolaes Willingh
1640 - 1678
Fredrik Marinus Kruseman (1816 - 1882)
Fredrik Marinus Kruseman
1816 - 1882
Maurits Verveer (1817 - 1903)
Maurits Verveer
1817 - 1903
Pieter Cornelis Dommersen (1833 - 1918)
Pieter Cornelis Dommersen
1833 - 1918
Simon Kick (1603 - 1652)
Simon Kick
1603 - 1652
Henk Peeters (1925 - 2013)
Henk Peeters
1925 - 2013
Jan Van Tongeren (1897 - 1991)
Jan Van Tongeren
1897 - 1991
Willem van Tetrode (1525 - 1588)
Willem van Tetrode
1525 - 1588

Creators Northern Renaissance

François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
1542 - 1619
Frans Huys (1522 - 1562)
Frans Huys
1522 - 1562
Stefan Lochner (1400 - 1451)
Stefan Lochner
1400 - 1451
Raphael Coxie (1540 - 1616)
Raphael Coxie
1540 - 1616
Zanetto Bugatto (1440 - 1476)
Zanetto Bugatto
1440 - 1476
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 - 1562)
Heinrich Aldegrever
1502 - 1562
Lucas Cranach I (1472 - 1553)
Lucas Cranach I
1472 - 1553
Paul Coecke van Aelst (1530 - 1569)
Paul Coecke van Aelst
1530 - 1569
Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523 - 1591)
Chrispijn van den Broeck
1523 - 1591
Nicolas Neufchatel (1527 - 1590)
Nicolas Neufchatel
1527 - 1590
Rogier van der Weyden (1400 - 1464)
Rogier van der Weyden
1400 - 1464
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
Bernard de Rijckere (1535 - 1590)
Bernard de Rijckere
1535 - 1590
Jan Collaert I (1525 - 1580)
Jan Collaert I
1525 - 1580
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