Jacob Cats
Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician (1577-1660)
Jacob Cats was born on November 10, 1577 (Julian calendar) in Schouwen-Duiveland and died on September 12, 1660 in The Hague, aged about 83. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, jurist, large estate owner, politician and humorist. Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic. Positions held include Grand Pensionary. Educated at Leiden University.
- Born
- November 10, 1577 (Julian calendar) · Schouwen-Duiveland
- Died
- September 12, 1660 · The Hague
- Age at death
- about 83
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Occupations
- poet, writer, jurist, large estate owner, politician, humorist
- Positions held
- Grand Pensionary
- Education
- Leiden University
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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