Nicholas of Cusa
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Renaissance
- Categories: Philosophy, Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Philosophers, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Catholic Church, Catholics, Popes, Papacy, Cardinals
- Curriculum: Italian History, Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
Article abstract: Nicholas of Cusa contributed to preserving the hierarchical authority and unity of the Roman Catholic Church while at the same time advocating Humanism and lay participation in both sacred and secular government during the early years of the Renaissance. His most lasting contribution has been to Western philosophy.
Early Life
Nicholas Kryfts (Krebs) was born in the village of Kues, between Trier and Bernkastel, on the Mosel River in the German Rhineland. His moderately prosperous father operated a barge on the busy river, which served...
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