Laevinus Torrentius
Roman Catholic bishop · Religious Figures · Lived 1525 to 1595 · aged 70
Laevinus Torrentius, born Lieven van der Beke (1525-1595), was the second bishop of Antwerp and one of the leading humanists of his time. He was a Neo-Latin poet, who achieved fame as the editor of Suetonius and Horace. spending many years in Rome in his youth, he developed a serious interest in ancient numismatics.
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About this person
He possessed a large library of about 1,700 books.
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1525 to 1595 · aged 70
