About Cornelis Manilius
Cornelis Manilius was a printer.
Cornelis Manilius (active 1548–1558) was a printer and bookseller in the city of Ghent whose business was continued by his sons Ghileyn and Gauthier. He was also a poet.
Born in Bruges, Manilius established his business in Ghent in 1548. He married Collyne van Eestenrycke.
His poetic works include a verse account of Prince Philip's solemn entry into Ghent on 13 July 1549, and an allegorical drama on death.
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