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Jacob Cats | |
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 Portrait by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, 1634 | |
| Born | 10 November 1577 Brouwershaven, Spanish Netherlands |
| Died | 12 September 1660 (aged 82) The Hague, Dutch Republic |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, politician |
| Education | Law |
| Period | Dutch Golden Age |
| Genre | Emblem books |
| Notable works | Het Spaens Heydinnetje |
| Spouse | Elisabeth van Valckenburg[1] |
| Children | Anna, Johannes, Cornelis, Elisabeth, Helene & Jacobus Cats[1] |
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Jacob Cats (10 November 1577 – 12 September 1660) was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books.