Erasmus of Rotterdam

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Erasmus of Rotterdam

Biography Erasmus of Rotterdam (1469 - 1536)

Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic theologian, educationalist, satirist and philosopher

Also known as: Erasmus.
Also called: Erasmus (Desiderius) din Rotterdam.
Was born on 28 oct 1469.
Died on 12 jul 1536, at 66 years old.
Origin country Nepal

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic theologian, educationalist, satirist and philosopher. Through his vast number of translations, books, essays, prayers and letters, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.

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