Who criticized intolerance and cruelty?

The correct answer is Erasmus.

Desiderius Erasmus (1466 or 1467–1536), called “The Prince of the Humanists,” Dutch philosopher and Catholic theologian who opposed intolerance and cruelty and worked for the reform of society and the Catholic Church. Erasmus was known for his sharp wits and biting sense of humor, which he used to criticize the Church and the powerful.