Sir Thomas More was a famous humanist from England.
Sir Thomas More was a famous humanist from England.
There have been several famous men (and women) from England who were humanists including Aldous Huxley, Bertrand Russell, Harold Pinter, E M Forster, Vanessa Redgrave, Polly Toynbee, Claire Rayner etc.
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Thomas Becket, I think.
Erasmus of Rotterdam is often considered the most famous Christian humanist. He was a Dutch scholar and thinker known for his works on theology, education, and classical literature that emphasized the importance of critical thinking and ethical behavior. His ideas had a significant impact on the shaping of the Renaissance and Reformation periods.
Geoffrey Chaucer who lived in the 14th century has been described as a humanist. Also Thomas More who was beheaded by Henry VIII.
Portraits show the humanist emphasis on individualism.
Queen Elizabeth I of England supported humanist ideals through her patronage of scholars, writers, and artists who promoted humanistic thinking. She also encouraged the translation of classical texts and the establishment of universities that emphasized humanist education. Her reign saw a flourishing of humanist thought and literature in England, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the time.