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Desiderius Erasmus gained fame throughout 16th-century Europe for his scholarly and popular writings, including pointed, witty criticisms of civil rulers, the clergy and religious superstition.
He went to school and got all A's !
Erasmus criticized the corruption and hypocrisy of the clergy, the excessive focus on wealth and power within society, and the blind adherence to tradition and superstition. He used the character of Folly to satirize these aspects and call for a reform of the church and society.
It's in the bible! Care for widows and orphans. Churches are the biggest non profits and most have beautiful facilities raking in tons of tax free cash. Churchs should: 1. Care for widows 2. Care for orphans That is in the bible. Simple, plain and clear.
the author of "in praise of folly" is Desiderius Erasmus
Dysentery according to the following link
No. Erasmus was a Catholic Priest.
Erasmus was born on October 27, 1466.
The Erasmus Prize was created in 1958.
Erasmus died from dysentery during the night.
Desiderius Erasmus in 1523 as depicted by Hans Holbein the Younger, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist.
Ecclesiastes of Erasmus was created in 1535.