Constantijn Huygens, Jr.

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1628 – 1697

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Who was Constantijn Huygens, Jr.?

Constantijn Huygens, Jr. was a Dutch statesman and poet, mostly known for his work on scientific instruments. But, he was also a chronicler of his times, revealing the importance of gossip. Besides he was an amateur draughtsman of landscapes.

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Born
Mar 10, 1628
The Hague
Siblings
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Education
  • Leiden University
Lived in
  • Netherlands
Died
Oct 1, 1697

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on July 23, 2013

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