Elbertus Leoninus

Elbertus Leoninus was the Latinized name of Elbert de Leeuw (1519 or 1520 in Zaltbommel – 6 December 1598 in Arnhem^[1]), Dutch jurist and statesman, who helped negotiate the Pacification of Ghent.

^ This is the Gregorian date; as Gelderland still adhered to the Julian calendar at the time one also finds December 6.

[1] This is the Gregorian date; as Gelderland still adhered to the Julian calendar at the time one also finds December 6.

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