About Jacob van der Schuere
Lived 1576 – 1643 (aged 66–67). Jacob van der Schuere was a Dutch poet, writer and teacher.
Jacob van der Schuere (1576 – after 1643), was a Dutch Golden Age writer.
Biography He was born in Menen but moved north to Haarlem where he became a schoolmaster and wrote educational books. In 1612, he published the work Nederduytsche spellinge, which was a proposal for a comprehensive spelling of the Dutch language and in 1643 he published the math book Arithmetica oft reken-konst.
He probably died in Haarlem some time after the publication of his second book, though his death is not recorded.
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Who was Jacob van der Schuere?
Haarlem schoolmaster and writer
When was Jacob van der Schuere born?
Jacob van der Schuere was born in 1576 in Menen.
When did Jacob van der Schuere die?
Jacob van der Schuere died in 1643.
What was Jacob van der Schuere's occupation?
Jacob van der Schuere was a poet, writer and teacher.
What nationality was Jacob van der Schuere?
Jacob van der Schuere was Dutch.
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