Jacob Cats

Jacob Cats (10 November 1577 – 12 September 1660) was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books.

Jacob Cats
Portrait by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, 1634
Born10 November 1577
Brouwershaven, Spanish Netherlands
Died12 September 1660(1660-09-12) (aged 82)
The Hague, Dutch Republic
OccupationPoet, writer, politician
EducationLaw
PeriodDutch Golden Age
GenreEmblem books
Notable worksHet Spaens Heydinnetje
SpouseElisabeth van Valckenburg
ChildrenAnna, Johannes, Cornelis, Elisabeth, Helene & Jacobus Cats
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