Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
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Nationality
Languages
Biblical Hebrew, Dutch, Greek, Latin
Residences
Erasmus House
Education
City Gymnasium, College of Sorbonne, Collège de Montaigu, Queens' College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Scorpio
Biography
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, Christian theologian, and pioneering philologist and educationalist. He was, through his writings and translations, one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Western culture.
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How old was Erasmus?
Erasmus was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Erasmus born?
Erasmus was born in Rotterdam.
Where can I find more information about Erasmus?
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