Dean John Colet
(1467-1519)
Died aged c. 52
Wikidata WikipediaJohn Colet (January 1467 – 16 September 1519) was an English Catholic priest and educational pioneer. John 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.
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Near this spot from 1512 until 1884 stood St Paul's School founded by Dean Colet
New Change, EC4, London, United Kingdom where they founded St Paul's School