Kort Rogge
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Kort Rogge (c. 1425 — 5 April 1501), also known as Rogge Kyle, Konrad Rogge, Cort Rogge, Conradus Roggo gothus and Conradus Roggo de Holmis, was a Swedish bishop, member of the Privy Council of Sweden, and humanist.
Background and studies
The first mention of Kort Rogge's father in archival sources is from 1423. He had moved to
Rogge studied at
Career
After his return to Sweden, Rogge entered the
Rogge has been described as an "energic" bishop of Strängnäs. He initiated a number of reforms, including the introduction of
Humanism
Rogge brought with him a book collection from Italy, which was focused on literature, law and history, and from which theological writings were conspicuously absent. He later donated the library to the cathedral, and it is today housed in his former residence in Strängnäs, Roggeborgen.[1][2] A speech given by Rogge upon his promotion to doctor and preserved to posterity through his manuscript, has been called the first example of Renaissance humanism within Swedish literature; however, an earlier example of similar kind by another Swedish author does exist.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Schück, Herman. "Kort Rogge" (in Swedish). Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ a b Arvidsson, Catrine. "Roggeborgen" (PDF). Statens fastighetsverk. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-912554-41-6.