Cornelis Manilius

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Cornelis Manilius (active 1548–1558) was a printer and bookseller in the city of Ghent whose business was continued by his sons Ghileyn and Gauthier. He was also a poet.

Born in Bruges, Manilius established his business in Ghent in 1548. He married Collyne van Eestenrycke.[1]

His poetic works include a verse account of Prince Philip's solemn entry into Ghent on 13 July 1549, and an allegorical drama on death.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Victor Vander Haeghen, "Manilius (Corneille)", Biographie Nationale de Belgique, vol. 13 (Brussels, 1895), 332–334.