# Mathias Hovius

> Mathias Hovius (1542–1620), born Matthijs Van Hove, was the third Archbishop of Mechelen from 1596 to 1620. As Archbishop, Hovius presided over implementing the Catholic Reformation in the Spanish Netherlands.

*Roman Catholic archbishop (1542–1620)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Religious Figure
- **Category:** Religious Figures
- **Born:** 1542
- **Died:** 1620-05-30
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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