Pedro de Lerma
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Pedro de Lerma was a Spanish
theologian.
De Lerma was born in Burgos
, in northern Spain, and studied at the University of Paris
. Within the University, he first taught arts at the Collège de Navarre
, then from 1500 was at the Collège de Sorbonne
, and earned a doctorate in theology in 1504. In 1506 he was appointed canon
in Burgos, then in 1508 became the first chancellor of the University of Alcalá
. He was part of the pro-Erasmus faction at a conference in Valladolid
in June through August 1527 called by the Inquisition
to investigate Erasmus's writings. He resigned as chancellor of Alcalá in 1535, and returned to Burgos. In 1537 he was tried by the Inquisition himself, accused of spreading Erasmus's views, and forced to recant several points. To avoid further trouble, he moved back to Paris later that year, where he became dean of the faculty of theology at the Sorbonne, and died in 1541.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
theologian.
De Lerma was born in Burgos
Burgos
Burgos is a city of northern Spain, historic capital of Castile. It is situated at the edge of the central plateau, with about 178,966 inhabitants in the city proper and another 20,000 in its suburbs. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León...
, in northern Spain, and studied at the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
. Within the University, he first taught arts at the Collège de Navarre
Collège de Navarre
The College of Navarre was one of the colleges of the historic University of Paris, rivaling the Sorbonne and renowned for its library. It was founded by Queen Joan I of Navarre in 1305, who provided for three departments, the arts with 20 students, philosophy with 30 and theology with 20...
, then from 1500 was at the Collège de Sorbonne
Collège de Sorbonne
The Collège de Sorbonne was a theological college of the University of Paris, founded in 1257 by Robert de Sorbon, after whom it is named. With the rest of the Paris colleges, it was suppressed during the French Revolution. It was restored in 1808 but finally closed in 1882. The name Sorbonne...
, and earned a doctorate in theology in 1504. In 1506 he was appointed canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
in Burgos, then in 1508 became the first chancellor of the University of Alcalá
University of Alcalá
The University of Alcalá is a public university located in Alcalá de Henares, a city 35 km northeast of Madrid in Spain. Founded in 1499, it was moved in 1836 to Madrid. In 1977, the University was reopened in its same historical buildings...
. He was part of the pro-Erasmus faction at a conference in Valladolid
Valladolid
Valladolid is a historic city and municipality in north-central Spain, situated at the confluence of the Pisuerga and Esgueva rivers, and located within three wine-making regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Cigales...
in June through August 1527 called by the Inquisition
Spanish Inquisition
The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition , commonly known as the Spanish Inquisition , was a tribunal established in 1480 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. It was intended to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms, and to replace the Medieval...
to investigate Erasmus's writings. He resigned as chancellor of Alcalá in 1535, and returned to Burgos. In 1537 he was tried by the Inquisition himself, accused of spreading Erasmus's views, and forced to recant several points. To avoid further trouble, he moved back to Paris later that year, where he became dean of the faculty of theology at the Sorbonne, and died in 1541.