Jakob Gronovius

Jakob Gronovius (1645–1716) was a Dutch writer, university teacher and historian.

Also recorded as J. Gronovius; Jacob Gronovius; Jacobus Gronovius.

Jakob Gronovius in brief

Born
1645
Died
1716
Known for
writer,university teacher,historian,philologist,geographer
Place of birth
Deventer

Overview

Also worked under the name Gerhardus Havercampius and Lucilius Profuturus.

Born at Deventer in 1645, died at Leiden in 1716.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin.

Employment is recorded with Leiden University. Positions recorded include rector magnificus of Leiden University.

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