Erasmus vs Wang Yangming
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Compare the life timelines of Erasmus (1466–1536) and Wang Yangming (1472–1529) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 57 years, from 1472 to 1529.
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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
Wang Yangming (1472–1529)
- — Born in Yuyao, Zhejiang province Verified
- — Passed the jinshi imperial examination Verified
- — Punished and exiled for opposing the eunuch Liu Jin Verified
- — Enlightenment at Longchang Verified
- — Suppressed banditry as governor in southern Jiangxi Verified
- — Defeated the rebellion of the Prince of Ning Verified
- — Taught the doctrine of the unity of knowledge and action Verified
- — Led final campaign in Guangxi Verified
- — Died at Nan'an, Jiangxi, while returning home Verified