Jacob Cats
Jacob Cats | |
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1634 portrait | |
| 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 |
| Signature | |
| Grand Pensionary of Holland | |
| In office 1636–1651 | |
| Preceded by | Adriaan Pauw |
| Succeeded by | Adriaan Pauw |
| In office 1629–1631 | |
| Preceded by | Anthonie Duyck |
| Succeeded by | Adriaan 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.