John Amos Comenius

John Amos Comenius was a Moravian philosopher, pedagogue and theologian who is considered the father of modern education.

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Who was born first?

• John Amos Comenius and Pierre Gassendi were born the same year
• John Amos Comenius was born 3 years before Jean Chapelain
• John Amos Comenius was born 3 years before Heo Mok
• John Amos Comenius was born 4 years after François de La Mothe Le Vayer
• John Amos Comenius was born 4 years after Marin Mersenne

Timeline

1. François de La Mothe Le VayerAugust 1, 1588 – May 9, 1672
2. Marin MersenneSeptember 8, 1588 – September 1, 1648
3. John Amos Comenius (this page)March 28, 1592 – November 15, 1670
4. Pierre GassendiJanuary 22, 1592 – October 24, 1655
5. Heo Mok1595 – April 27, 1682
6. Jean ChapelainDecember 4, 1595 – February 22, 1674

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