David Hilchen
Humanist, writer and politician resided in Livonia (1561-1610) · Writers · Died at 48
David Hilchen was a humanist, writer and politician mainly active in present-day Latvia and Poland. He was born in Riga and studied law and rhetoric abroad. Upon his return to Riga in 1585, he quickly became engaged in city politics.
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About this person
He helped to settle a period of unrest grounded in religious conflict in the city and was appointed syndic, or legal advisor, to the city council of Riga in 1589.
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1561 to 1610 · aged 48
