Johannes Secundus
Dutch Poet and Author of Epigrams

Born
November 15th, 1511
513 years ago
Died
1536
489 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1511, Johannes Secundus became a prominent figure in Dutch literature. He studied at the University of Louvain and was influenced by classical poets. Secundus is celebrated for his epigrams, which display a combination of humanist ideals and personal reflection. His work contributed to the development of the modern Dutch language. Although not extensively published in his lifetime, his poetry reached a wide audience posthumously through various collections. His influence extended into later Dutch literature, where his style and themes resonated with emerging writers.
Authored 'Epigrammata', a notable collection of epigrams
Influenced Dutch renaissance poetry
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