Nicolaus Olahus
Romanian Archbishop and Humanist
Born
1493
532 years ago
Died
January 15th, 1568
457 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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Served as the Archbishop of Esztergom and was a key figure in the Renaissance in Hungary. Contributed to the spread of humanism in Central Europe. Advocated for educational reforms and promoted the establishment of schools. Engaged in significant correspondence with various European intellectuals and contributed to theological debates of the time.
Authored numerous scholarly works
Promoted educational reforms in Hungary
Engaged with key European Renaissance figures
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