About Cornelis Elout
Lived 1714 – 1779 (aged 65). Cornelis Elout was a collector.
Cornelis Elout (Haarlem, 11 March 1714 – Haarlem, 3 November 1779) was a Haarlem regent, collector, one of the first members of Teylers Tweede Genootschap (Teylers Second or Scientific Society) and regent of the Armekinderhuis ("poor children's home"). Cornelis was the son of Jacob Elout and his wife Eva Cornelis dochter Akersloot Steyn. Cornelis Elout was the father of Cornelis Pieter Elout, who was council member and "hoofdschout" of Haarlem and Heer van Schoten.
Upon his death, Cornelis left a significant collection of paintings and drawings behind.
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Who was Cornelis Elout?
Haarlem regent
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Cornelis Elout was born on 11 March 1714.
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Cornelis Elout died on 3 November 1779.
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Cornelis Elout was a collector.
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