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

Anthony Claesz II (1607 - 1649)
Anthony Claesz II
1607 - 1649
Jacob Cats (1741 - 1799)
Jacob Cats
1741 - 1799
Isaac Koedijck (1618 - 1668)
Isaac Koedijck
1618 - 1668
Otto van Rees (1884 - 1957)
Otto van Rees
1884 - 1957
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621 - 1674)
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
1621 - 1674
Rien Poortvliet (1932 - 1995)
Rien Poortvliet
1932 - 1995
Albertus Verhoesen (1806 - 1881)
Albertus Verhoesen
1806 - 1881
Clara Peeters (1594 - 1657)
Clara Peeters
1594 - 1657
Maria Vos (1824 - 1906)
Maria Vos
1824 - 1906
Adriaan de Lelie (1755 - 1820)
Adriaan de Lelie
1755 - 1820
Jacques de Claeuw (1623 - 1694)
Jacques de Claeuw
1623 - 1694
Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys (1920 - 2005)
Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys
1920 - 2005
Casper Casteleyn (1625 - 1661)
Casper Casteleyn
1625 - 1661
Martinus Kuytenbrouwer II (1821 - 1897)
Martinus Kuytenbrouwer II
1821 - 1897
Johannes Bosboom (1817 - 1891)
Johannes Bosboom
1817 - 1891
Mart Stam (1899 - 1986)
Mart Stam
1899 - 1986

Creators Northern Renaissance

 Meister I.P. (XV century - XVI century)
Meister I.P.
XV century - XVI century
Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 - 1609)
Hans Vredeman de Vries
1527 - 1609
Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523 - 1591)
Chrispijn van den Broeck
1523 - 1591
Paul Coecke van Aelst (1530 - 1569)
Paul Coecke van Aelst
1530 - 1569
Jacob Matham (1571 - 1631)
Jacob Matham
1571 - 1631
Frans Pourbus II (1569 - 1622)
Frans Pourbus II
1569 - 1622
Lucas de Heere (1534 - 1584)
Lucas de Heere
1534 - 1584
Raphael Coxie (1540 - 1616)
Raphael Coxie
1540 - 1616
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 - 1562)
Heinrich Aldegrever
1502 - 1562
Christoph Murer (1558 - 1614)
Christoph Murer
1558 - 1614
 Master of the Prodigal Son (XVI century - ?)
Master of the Prodigal Son
XVI century - ?
Niklaus Manuel Deutsch (1484 - 1530)
Niklaus Manuel Deutsch
1484 - 1530
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Bernhard Strigel (1461 - 1528)
Bernhard Strigel
1461 - 1528
Francesco Primaticcio (1503 - 1570)
Francesco Primaticcio
1503 - 1570
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