Desiderius Erasmus
At a glance:
- Series: World Philosophers and Their Works
- Categories: Education, Literature, Publishing, Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Authors, Writers, Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Catholic Church, Catholics
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
Article abstract: Erasmus transmitted and adapted the Renaissance spirit to northern Europe. Taken together, his writings reflect a rare combination of practical Christian piety, biblical and patristic scholarship, and broad humanistic learning.
Early Life
Erasmus was born in Rotterdam, or possibly in the Dutch village of Gouda, on October 28 in the late 1460’s (the exact year is disputed) to Margaret, a physician’s daughter, and a priest probably named Gerard, for whom she served as housekeeper. As one of two illegitimate sons born to this couple,...
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