Desiderius erasmus biography famous people famous people. He was born on 28th october 1466 and died on 12th july 1536. He studied in paris, traveled in england, germany, and italy, and wrote in latin. A book called in latin enchiridion militis christiani, and in english the manual of the christian knight. He was baptised erasmus, but he officially adopted the name desiderius erasmus roterodamus in 1506. Kennet, illustrated with fifty curious cuts, by hans holbeine. Desiderius erasmus is considered one of the greatest minds in history. The erasmus reader erasmus roterodamus, erasmus, desiderius. Caught up in a tempest of religious debate, he dared to expose the faults and abuses that existed in catholicism as well as among its wouldbe reformers.
List of books and articles about desiderius erasmus online. For the aldine press erasmus expanded his adagia, or annotated collection of greek and latin adages, into a monument of erudition with over 3,000 entries. Desiderius erasmus was born, probably in 1469, in rotterdam, holland. His most famous work, the praise of folly, has remained in print to the present day, a distinction shared by few books from the 16th century. Erasmus, in full desiderius erasmus, born october 27, 1469 1466. Originally trained as a catholic priest, erasmus was an important figure in classical scholarship who wrote in a pure latin style. All the familiar colloquies of desiderius erasmus of roterdam, concerning men, manners, and things second edition. Desiderius erasmus was born in rotterdam, probably on 28 october 1466. A man of great intellect who rose from meager beginnings to become one of europes greatest thinkers, he. Quotations by desiderius erasmus, dutch philosopher, born october 28, 1466. Erasmus harshly criticised what he considered excesses of the roman catholic church.
His criticisms of church practices lay the seeds of the protestant reformation, though erasmus never subscribed to the direction of luthers reformation and he remained a committed catholic throughout his life. In books such as the praise of folly 1509 and the colloquies 1518 to 1533, he satirized many in the clergy for their corruption, rote. Erasmus was then given permission to study at the university of paris. Discover desiderius erasmus famous and rare quotes. Desiderius erasmus in his day, desiderius erasmus c. Desiderius erasmus stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Works adagia 1500 and later editions enchiridion militis christiani 1503 the praise of folly 1511 copia. When i get a little money i buy books, wrote erasmus of rotterdam, who took the name desiderius in his adult life. Look no further, check out our ultimate collection of famous quotations by desiderius erasmus.
Erasmus travelled widely, and his thought was particularly influential in england, where he became a close. Famous book by erasmus in which he poked fun at greedy merchants. The praise of folly was written in 1509 and published in 1511. Erasmus travelled widely, and his thought was particularly influential in england, where he became a close friend of thomas more. The important thing for you is not how much you know, but the quality of what you know. He is best known as an early humanist sometimes known as prince of the humanists or the crowning glory of the christian humanists, and the intellectual father of the reformation. Desiderius erasmus quotes archives famous inspirational. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus 28 october 1466 12 july 1536, known as erasmus of rotterdam, or simply erasmus, was a dutch renaissance humanist, catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus 1466 1536, known as erasmus of rotterdam, or simply erasmus, was a dutch renaissance humanist, catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. He was the second son of a single mother and a priest. Moriae encomium a book made in latine by that great clerke erasmus roterodame. Desiderius erasmus erasmus, desiderius, 1536 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article erasmus, desiderius, 1536. Apr 16, 2019 desiderius erasmus of rotterdam was one of europes most famous and influential scholars. Desiderius erasmus, born about 1469, went to school at gouda, utrecht and deventer.
The essential erasmus essentials by desiderius erasmus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Desiderius erasmus by individual philosopher philosophy. Top 25 quotes by desiderius erasmus of 127 az quotes. His reputation during his lifetime reached the loftiest heights and sunk to unexpected lows during the lutheran crisis. We do know the day and month, but we arent sure about the year. He was recognized as erasmus or erasmus of rotterdam. The praise of folly is one of the most important books of renaissance humanism and one of the most perfect expressions of the sentiments and philosophy of its author, desiderius erasmus. Enlightening quotes by desiderius erasmus, the great. Desiderius erasmus is considered to be one of the greatest literary figures and pioneer scholars. Counted amongst the most controversial early renaissance figures, erasmus all through his life worked for a middle way between roman catholicism and.
Desiderius erasmus biography list of works, study guides. In book i of his hyperaspistes he puts the matter bluntly to luther. Desiderius erasmus was a dutch renaissance humanist who lived from 1466 to 1536 ce. Desiderius erasmus 14691536 was the greatest scholar of the. Desiderius erasmus of rotterdam was one of europes most famous and influential scholars.
The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. He became frustrated with his fellow monks and wrote his first book, the book. Enjoy the best desiderius erasmus quotes at brainyquote. He became the most famous humanist of the northern renaissance. He was both a catholic priest and a renowned humanist. Are you looking for famous quotes by desiderius erasmus. The erasmus reader erasmus roterodamus, erasmus, desiderius, d. He was a renowned theologian, catholic priest, teacher and social critic. Replenished with most wholesome precepts, made by the famous clerk erasmus of rotterdam, to th. Desiderius erasmus roterodamus known as erasmus or erasmus of rotterdam, was a dutch philosopher and christian scholar who is widely considered to have been one of the greatest scholars of.
Pages in category books by desiderius erasmus the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Desiderius erasmus view more quotes by author as an example of just how useless these philosophers are for any practice in life there is socrates himself, the one and only wise man, according to the delphic oracle. Desiderius erasmus 14661536 was an influential dutch renaissance philosopher. Top 26 quotes of desiderius erasmus famous quotes and sayings. His parents names were roger gerherd and margaret brandt. Erasmus was a classical scholar and wrote in a pure latin style. Erasmus, dutch humanist who was the greatest scholar of the northern renaissance. Here is the personal information of the famous catholic priest on facts about desiderius erasmus. In both tracts he emphasized the importance of learning the classical languages and studying the classics.
Books by erasmus author of praise of folly goodreads. Desiderius erasmus aka desiderius erasmus roterodamus or desiderius erasmus of rotterdam 1466 1536 was a dutch philosopher and theologian of the renaissance. Erasmus, desiderius, 14671536 the online books page. Erasmuss wit, wordplay and wisdom made the book an instant success. Living at the time of the renaissance when most intellectual concepts were being examined, erasmus was a great admirer of the ancient writers and edited many of their works. See all books authored by erasmus, including moriae elogium, id est, stulticiae laus, and the essential erasmus essentials, and more on.
Desiderius erasmus erasmus, desiderius, 1536 the online. His books like on free will, the praise of folly, handbook of a christian knight, and on civility in children earned him great fame. Erasmus is famous for having said the following quotes. Desiderius erasmus was a dutch renaissance humanist, theologian and teacher who became a leading figure of the early humanist movement.
The great european scholar desiderius erasmus was one of the most influential and powerful figures who lived during the renaissance period. Erasmus was known as a renaissance humanist and is exalted for translating the new testament to greek and latin languages. Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. Counted amongst the most controversial early renaissance figures, erasmus all through his life worked for a middle way between roman catholicism and protestantism. Translated from the best latinedition of erasmus, by w.
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