Erasmus
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Erasmus
Summary
Erasmus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rotterdam[2]. He was born on October 28, 1466[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on July 12, 1536[5]. He worked as a translator[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], essayist[9], and Bible translator[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Erasmus was born in Rotterdam[2].
- Erasmus died in Basel[4].
- Erasmus was born on October 28, 1466[3].
- Erasmus was born on November 6, 1466[12].
- Erasmus was born on October 28, 1469[13].
- Erasmus died on July 12, 1536[5].
- Erasmus died on 1536[14].
- Erasmus died on July 12, 1536[15].
- Burial took place at Basel Minster[16].
- Erasmus held citizenship in Seventeen Provinces[17].
- Erasmus worked as a translator[6].
- Erasmus worked as a philosopher[7].
- Erasmus's professions included theologian[8].
- Erasmus's professions included essayist[9].
- Erasmus worked as a Bible translator[10].
- Erasmus worked as a writer[18].
- Erasmus's field of work was Christian philosophy[19].
- Erasmus's field of work was renaissance humanism[20].
- Among Erasmus's employers was Old University of Leuven[21].
- Erasmus was educated at University of Paris[22].
- Erasmus was educated at Queens' College[23].
- Erasmus was educated at University of Cambridge[24].
- Erasmus's education included a stint at University of Turin[25].
- Erasmus was educated at Collège de Montaigu[26].
- Erasmus's education included a stint at City Gymnasium[27].
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Origins and Family
Erasmus's place of birth was Rotterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 28, 1466[3], November 6, 1466[12], and October 28, 1469[13].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[22], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Queens' College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1448[34]; University of Cambridge[24], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of Turin[25], a university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1404[41]; Collège de Montaigu[26], a college in France[42], in France[43], founded in 1314[44]; and City Gymnasium[27], a school[45], in Netherlands[46]. Doctoral advisors include Jan Standonck[47], a philosopher[48], 1453–1504[49] and Alexander Hegius von Heek[50], a writer[51], 1430–1498[52]. Erasmus earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], essayist[9], Bible translator[10], and writer[18]. Fields of work include Christian philosophy[19], a philosophical movement[54] and renaissance humanism[20], a cultural movement[55]. Among Erasmus's employers was Old University of Leuven[21]. Notable students include Gabriel Mudaeus[56], Richard Croke[57], and Nikolaus Bensrott[58]. Doctoral students include Wolfgang Capito[59], a theologian[60], 1478–1541[61], of Germany[62] and Jacob Milich[63], a mathematician[64], 1501–1559[65], of Germany[66].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include In Praise of Folly[67], A handbook on manners for children[68], The Education of a Christian Prince[69], Adagia[70], Familiar Colloquies[71], and De capienda ex inimicis utilitate[72]. Things named for Erasmus include Erasmus Prize[73], he metro station[74], Erasmus House[75], Erasmus University Rotterdam[76], Erasmus Programme[77], he[78], Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts[79], and Erasmusbrug[80].
Personal Life
Erasmus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[81].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 12, 1536[5] and 1536[14]. Erasmus passed away in Basel[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[82]. He is buried at Basel Minster[16].
Why It Matters
Erasmus has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 120 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
He has been cited as an influence by Stanislaus Hosius[84], a writer[85], 1504–1579[86], of Royal Prussia[87] and John Major[88], a philosopher[89], 1467–1550[90].
Works attributed to him include De libero arbitrio diatribe sive collatio[91], a written work[92]; Adagia[93], a literary work[94]; Handbook of a Christian Knight[95], a written work[96]; A handbook on manners for children[97], a literary work[98]; In Praise of Folly[99], a literary work[100], founded in 1511[101]; and Julius Excluded from Heaven[102], a literary work[103]. Entities named for him include Erasmus Prize[73], he metro station[74], Erasmus House[75], Erasmus University Rotterdam[76], Erasmus Programme[77], and he[78].
His notable doctoral advisees include Jacob Milich[104] and Wolfgang Capito[105].
FAQs
Where was Erasmus born?
Born in Rotterdam[2], Erasmus…
Where did Erasmus die?
Erasmus died in Basel[4].
What did Erasmus do for work?
Erasmus worked as translator[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], essayist[9], and Bible translator[10].
Where did Erasmus go to school?
Erasmus was educated at University of Paris[22], Queens' College[23], University of Cambridge[24], and University of Turin[25].
Who did Erasmus influence?
Erasmus has been cited as an influence by Stanislaus Hosius[84] and John Major[88].