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Constantijn Huygens

Constantijn Huygens (1596–1687) was a Dutch poet, composer and lutenist.

Also recorded as Constantijn Huygens heer van Zuilichen; Constantine, I Huygens; Constantin, I Huygens; Constantijn, I Huygens; Constantijn Huygens the Elder; Constantijn, the elder Huygens.

Overview

Born at The Hague in 1596, died at The Hague in 1687.

In detail

Constantijn Huygens studied at Leiden University. training under Cornelis Drebbel, Adriaen Rottermont and Hendrik Hondius I is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin, Dutch and French.

The field of work recorded is poetry, diplomacy and music composing. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Beekbergen and The Hague. Employment is recorded with Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau.

Work by Constantijn Huygens is recorded in the collections of KB, nationale bibliotheek, CODA Archief, Nationaal Orgelmuseum, National Museum Paleis het Loo and Royal Collections of the Netherlands.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Constantijn Huygens”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q560746: Constantijn Huygens

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