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
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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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