Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch theologian
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Wikipedia
Born: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Died: July 12, 1536, Basel, Switzerland
Influenced by: Martin Luther, Thomas More, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, and more
Known for: New Testament translations and exegesis, satire, pacificism, letters, best-selling author and editor, and influencer
Parents: Margaretha Rogerius and Roger Gerard
Awards: Counsellor to Charles V. (hon.)
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