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Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen

1580 – 1662

Publisher of The Hague

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About Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen

Lived 1580 – 1662 (aged 81–82). Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen was a Dutch publisher, printer and book printer.

Machteld Aelbrechtsdr van Wouw (1580-1662) was a Dutch printer and publisher. She was the official state national publisher of the Dutch Republic between 1622 and 1662, with a monopoly on all government publications. She inherited the office from her late spouse Hillebrant Jacobsz. van Wouw (1577-1622), who in turn had inherited from her father Aelbrecht Hendricksz. van Leuningen (1545-1613).

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Important facts

Born
1580, Delft
Birth century
16th century
Died
14 August 1662, The Hague
Occupation
Publisher, printer, book printer
Nationality
Dutch Republic
Also known as
Machteld van Leuningen, Machteld van Wouw, Machteld Aelbrechtsdr van Wouw

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen?

publisher of The Hague

When was Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen born?

Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen was born in 1580 in Delft.

When did Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen die?

Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen died on 14 August 1662 in The Hague.

What was Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen's occupation?

Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen was a publisher, printer and book printer.

What nationality was Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen?

Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Machteld Aelbrechtsdr. van Leuningen

· Wikidata: Q19861543

· DBpedia: Machteld van Wouw

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