About Cornelius Kempius
Lived 1516 – 1587 (aged 70–71). Cornelius Kempius was a historian and jurist.
Cornelius Kempius (1516 - Groningen, 1589) was a Dutch historian who is known for his work on Friesland.
Biography Kempius was born into a Catholic family in Dokkum, and after going to school in Groningen he studied law, and received his master's degree, in Cologne. His magnum opus is De origine, situ, qualitate et quantitate Frisia, et rebus a Frisiis olim praeclare gestis (Cologne, 1588). His booklet discusses the history, geography, and notoriety of Friesland.
Edition Cornelius Kempius, De origine, situ, qualitate Frisiae, et rebus a Frisiis olim præclarè gestis, Cologne 1588
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Who was Cornelius Kempius?
Dutch historian
When was Cornelius Kempius born?
Cornelius Kempius was born in 1516 in Dokkum.
When did Cornelius Kempius die?
Cornelius Kempius died in 1587.
What was Cornelius Kempius's occupation?
Cornelius Kempius was a historian and jurist.
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