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Erasmus
AuthorBooks · Second hand1466-1536
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, Catholic theologian, and pioneering philologist and educationalist. He was, through his writings and translations, one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Western culture.
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About Erasmus
Birth
1466
Death
1536
First book
1500
Years writing
526
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, Catholic theologian, and pioneering philologist and educationalist. He was, through his writings and translations, one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Western culture.
Erasmus of Rotterdam was a key figure of the Renaissance humanism and one of the most influential thinkers in Western culture.
His most famous work, The Praise of Folly, is renowned for its satirical wit and profound social critique.
Beyond being a philosopher and theologian, he was a prolific translator who dedicated much of his life to studying and translating the Bible.
As an educationalist, he wrote handbooks on manners for children, demonstrating his commitment to education and moral development.
Throughout his life, he produced over two thousand works covering topics ranging from theology to classical philosophy.
