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Which Renaissance intellectual was buried at the Cathedral of Basel?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Desiderius Erasmus
Why
Desiderius Erasmus, the great Renaissance intellectual and humanist, was buried in Basel's cathedral. This eminent scholar spent time in Switzerland and left a lasting mark there. His burial in Basel testifies to the city's importance as a European intellectual center.
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