Dutch Humanist Who Wrote In Praise Of Folly Crossword Clue

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Updated: January 3, 2025

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	noun • Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
	39%	13		Italian humanist and poet who wrote in Latin
	noun • Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464)
	33%	10		Wrote the line 'Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise'
	noun • English poet best known for his elegy written in a country churchyard (1716-1771)

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