…………..was the famous Humanist of Holland who considered himself the citizen of the world.

Correct option is A

Information Booster:

• Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was a renowned Renaissance humanist, scholar, and theologian from Holland (the Netherlands).

• He is considered one of the greatest Christian humanists and promoted education, critical thinking, and reform within the Church.

• Erasmus is famously known for considering himself a “citizen of the world” due to his broad intellectual outlook and frequent travels across Europe.

Additional Knowledge:

• Cervantes – Spanish writer, author of Don Quixote.

• Boccaccio – Italian writer and humanist, author of The Decameron.

• Plato – Ancient Greek philosopher, not associated with Renaissance humanism.

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