Erasmus vs Michelangelo
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Compare the life timelines of Erasmus (1466–1536) and Michelangelo (1475–1564) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 61 years, from 1475 to 1536.
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Erasmus (1466–1536)
- — Born in Rotterdam Verified
- — Educated by the Brethren of the Common Life at Deventer Verified
- — Ordained a priest and took vows as an Augustinian canon Verified
- — Studied theology at the University of Paris Verified
- — First visit to England and friendship with Thomas More Verified
- — Published The Praise of Folly Verified
- — Published the first printed Greek New Testament Verified
- — Settled in Basel Verified
- — Published On Free Will against Martin Luther Verified
- — Died in Basel Verified
Michelangelo (1475–1564)
- — Born in Caprese, Republic of Florence Verified
- — Completed the Pietà for St. Peter's Basilica Verified
- — His statue of David was unveiled in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Verified
- — Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
- — Appointed chief architect of St. Peter's Basilica
- — Died in Rome Verified