~ 1515 - 1568
Roger Ascham was an English scholar and educator born around 1515 and known for his work as a humanist and tutor to Queen Elizabeth I. He gained prominence for his writings on education, particularly his book "The Scholemaster," which emphasized the importance of effective teaching methods and the use of classical texts. Ascham also contributed to the fields of rhetoric and language, becoming a significant figure in the development of educational practices in the Renaissance period.