Janus Dousa

Dutch historian and noble

Janus Dousa - Dutch historian and noble
Born

December 6th, 1545
479 years ago

Died

1604
421 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

Born in 1545, a Dutch historian and noble contributed significantly to the field of history. Dousa served as a librarian and later became a prominent figure in the intellectual landscape of the Netherlands during the Renaissance. His work focused on the history of the Roman Empire and Dutch historiography. Dousa was instrumental in the publication of classical texts and shaped the study of history with meticulous scholarship. His dedication to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge left a lasting legacy in historical scholarship.

Published works on Roman history

Served as the first librarian of the University of Leiden

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