John Colet
1467
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1519
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United Kingdom
languages spoken, written or signed: Latin
educated at: Magdalen College
occupation: theologian, priest, writer
position held: dean
John Colet (January 1467 – 16 September 1519) was an English Catholic priest and educational pioneer. Colet was an English scholar, Renaissance humanist, theologian, member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, London. Colet wanted people to see the scripture as their guide through life. Furthermore, he wanted to restore theology and rejuvenate Christianity. Colet is an important early leader of Christian humanism as he linked humanism and reform. John Colet was a friend of Erasmus, a key figure in Christian humanism. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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