ERASMUS, DESIDERIUS


Meaning of ERASMUS, DESIDERIUS in English

Erasmus, Desiderius BrE AmE

(1466–1536) a Catholic Christian writer, teacher and priest, born in the Netherlands. He believed that the Catholic Church should become more simple, and that people should have a clearer understanding of the New Testament. His ideas had an important influence and helped to start the ↑ Reformation

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