Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Desiderius Erasmus Biography and Timeline

Follow Desiderius Erasmus through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.

Desiderius Erasmus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1503–1516Years on this page

1503

Hanbook of a Christian Knight

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

"Hanbook of a Christian Knight", critical of the Roman Catholic Church

1511

Praise of Folly

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

"Praise of Folly", critical of the Roman Catholic Church

1516

Education of a Christian Prince

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Publication, "Education of a Christian Prince", critical of the Roman Catholic Church

Records, sources and methodology

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