About Carolus Scribani
Lived 1561 – 1629 (aged 67). Carolus Scribani was a philosopher, writer and catholic theologian.
Carolus Scribani (1561–1629) was a Jesuit writer and educator from the Habsburg Netherlands, best known for his critique of Machiavellianism in the book Politico-Christianus.
Life Scribani was born in Brussels on 21 November 1561, the son of an Italian father and a mother from the Low Countries. His mother's brother was Laevinus Torrentius, who would later become bishop of Antwerp, and who took an active interest in his nephew's education. Scribani studied in Cologne, where he graduated Master of Arts.
Scribani entered the Society of Jesus in March 1582, and made his final profession on 10 August 1599. Origines Antverpiensium (Plantin Press, 1610) Politico-Christianus (Martinus Nutius, 1624)
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Flemish Jesuit and writer
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Carolus Scribani was born on 21 November 1561 in Brussels.
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Carolus Scribani died on 24 June 1629 in Antwerp.
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Carolus Scribani was a philosopher, writer and catholic theologian.
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