Desiderius Erasmus, 1466-1536. Dutch philosopher known as one of the great Renaissance humanist writers. A critic of the church and producer of authoritative editions of the classics, he wrote in Latin.
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- The History Guide: Desiderius Erasmus, 1466-1536 Biographical information, a picture, and a brief selection from the Praise of Folly.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Desiderius Erasmus Article by Joseph Sauer from this 1912 reference work. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar.
- Praise of Folly John Wilson's 1688 translation of this, Erasmus' best-known work.
- Squashed Erasmus The Condensed Edition of Desiderius Erasmus' In Praise of Folly.