Philosophers in Basel

The atlas holds 4 people and 8 moments here, from 1356 to 1889. The most recorded lives are Desiderius Erasmus, Friedrich Nietzsche and Petrarch.

Notable people

1. Desiderius Erasmus

   from 1521 to 1536

   4 moments here

   Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, theologian, editor, and author. Erasmus was born in the Burgundian Netherlands, educated in the Low…

2. Friedrich Nietzsche

   from 1869 to 1889

   2 moments here

   German philosopher, classical philologist, cultural critic, poet, and author. Born in Röcken, Nietzsche was educated at Schulpforta and Leipzig,…

3. Petrarch

   in 1356

   1 moment here

   Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) was an Italian scholar, poet, cleric, diplomat, and foundational humanist.…

4. Michel de Montaigne

   in 1580

   1 moment here

   French Renaissance writer, magistrate, diplomat, and two-term mayor of Bordeaux, best known for the Essais.…

Moments

1. 1356 Diplomatic mission at Basel Petrarch
2. 1521 Settlement in Basel Desiderius Erasmus
3. 1529 Departure from Basel Desiderius Erasmus
4. 1535 Return to the Froben compound Desiderius Erasmus
5. 1536 Death in Basel Desiderius Erasmus
6. 1580 Stay at Basel Michel de Montaigne
7. 1869 Occupies the Baumannshöhle in Basel Friedrich Nietzsche
8. 1889 Confined in a Basel psychiatric clinic Friedrich Nietzsche

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