Adrianus Valerius
Adrianus Valerius | |
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(Valerius' statue in Veere) | |
| Born | c. 1575 |
| Died | 27 January 1625 |
| Known for | Poetry, music |
| Notable work | Neder-landtsche gedenck-clanck (1626), containing: "Wilt heden nu treden" "Het Wilhelmus"(melody adapted) "Merck toch hoe sterck" |
Adrianus Valerius, also known as Adriaen Valerius, (c. 1575 – 1625) was a Dutch poet and composer, known mostly for his poems dealing with peasant and burgher life and those dealing with the Dutch War of Independence, assembled in his great work Neder-landtsche gedenck-clanck.