In the 1500s, who was the most important Christian humanist in Europe?
A)Aldus Manutius
B)Niccolò Machiavelli
C)Desiderius Erasmus
D)Giorgio Vasari

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Desiderius Erasmus was the most important Christian humanist in Europe during the 1500s. He was a Dutch philosopher, theologian, and writer who promoted the ideas of classical learning and Christian faith. He also criticized the Church's corruption, advocated for reforms, and helped translate the Bible into vernacular languages. His works influenced the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance.

In the 1500s, Who Was the Most Important Christian Humanist