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Johannes van Meurs

1579–1639

A brilliant Dutch humanist whose books opened up the ancient world for early modern readers. Best known in Latin as Johannes Meursius, he wrote widely on Greek history, language, and antiquities, and taught at Leiden before ending his career in Denmark.

Luisa Sigea

A brilliant Renaissance humanist, poet, and polyglot, she moved between the Spanish and Portuguese courts and became known for her learning at a time when very few women could do so publicly. Her life was short, but her reputation as a scholar and writer has lasted for centuries.