Historical FigureMale
Erasmus Rotterdamský
1466 – 1536
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryDesiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, theologian, and philosopher. He was, through his writings and translations, one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Western culture.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 28, 1466
Rotterdam
Date of death
July 12, 1536
Basel
Citizenship
Seventeen Provinces
Occupations & fields
translatorphilosophertheologianessayistBible translatorwriter
Notable works
In Praise of FollyA handbook on manners for childrenThe Education of a Christian PrinceAdagiaFamiliar ColloquiesDe capienda ex inimicis utilitate
- Field and occupation
- holandský myslitel a kanovník
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