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Jacob Cats
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Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician (1577-1660)

Also known as: Mr. Jacob Cats, Heer van Wulpen en Finningley, Якоб Катс, ヤーコプ・キャッツ, Катс, Катс Я., Катс Якоб

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Known works

  • Des unvergleichlichen holländischen Poëten Jacob Cats ... Sinnreiche Wercke und Gedichte
  • Houwelyck, dat is, De gansche gelegtheydt des echten staets
  • Self-stryt
  • Sinne- en minnebeelden
  • Self-stryt, dat is, Crachtighe bevveginghe van vlees en gheest