Erasmus

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Humanist · Seventeen Provinces

Date of birth: November 15, 1466
Died on July 22, 1536: Died at the age of 69; Would have turned 559 today

Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and theologian (1466-1536)

The story behind the name

Erasmus was a humanist (Seventeen Provinces). Erasmus was born on November 15, 1466 in Rotterdam. Among other things, Erasmus was known for The Education of a Christian Prince, De capienda ex inimicis utilitate, and Familiar Colloquies. Erasmus founded Utrecht University.

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Utrecht University

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Work by Erasmus

Title	Year
The Education of a Christian Prince	–
De capienda ex inimicis utilitate	–
Familiar Colloquies	–
Adagia	–
A handbook on manners for children	–
In Praise of Folly	–

Facts about Erasmus

Born: November 15, 1466 in Rotterdam
Died: July 22, 1536
Nationality: Seventeen Provinces
Occupations: Humanist, Philosopher, Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity, Pedagogue, and Theologian
Languages: Biblical Hebrew, Latin, Dutch, and Greek
Education: University of Paris, University of Cambridge, Queens' College, and College of Sorbonne
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 105 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: November 15, 1466
Born on a: Thursday
Zodiac sign: Scorpio

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What makes Erasmus unique

In memory: Died at the age of 69
Today: Would have turned 559 today

In the Julian calendar: November 6, 1466. Converted to our calendar: November 15, 1466.

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Founded companies

Name	Year
Utrecht University	–

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