Jacob Cats
Dutch poet and humorist
Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books. Wikipedia
Born: November 10, 1577, Brouwershaven, Netherlands
Died: September 12, 1660 (age 82 years), The Hague, Netherlands
Spouse: Elisabeth van Valckenburg (m. 1605–1631)
Children: Elisabeth Cats, Anna Cats, Cornelis Cats, and more
Great grandchildren: Maria van Aerssen van Wernhout and Isabella Jacoba Pompe, Vrouwe van Carnisse
Education: Universiteit Leiden and University of Orléans