Erasmus vs Thomas More
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Compare the life timelines of Erasmus (1466–1536) and Thomas More (1478–1535) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 57 years, from 1478 to 1535.
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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
Thomas More (1478–1535)
- — Born in London, England Verified
- — Published Utopia Verified
- — Appointed Lord Chancellor of England Verified
- — Resigned the chancellorship over the king's break with Rome
- — Executed for treason on Tower Hill, London Verified