Jacob Cats

Jacob Cats
1634 portrait
Born10 November 1577
Brouwershaven, Spanish Netherlands
Died12 September 1660(1660-09-12) (aged 82)
The Hague, Dutch Republic
OccupationPoet, writer, politician
EducationLaw
PeriodDutch Golden Age
GenreEmblem books
Notable worksHet Spaens Heydinnetje
SpouseElisabeth van Valckenburg
Signature
Grand Pensionary of Holland
In office
1636–1651
Preceded byAdriaan Pauw
Succeeded byAdriaan Pauw
In office
1629–1631
Preceded byAnthonie Duyck
Succeeded byAdriaan Pauw

Jacob Cats (10 November 1577 – 12 September 1660) was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books.