Constantijn Huygens Jr. | |
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Born | 10 March 1628 |
Died | October 1697 The Hague |
Nationality | Dutch |
Alma mater | University of Leiden |
Known for | Aerial telescope, diaries |
Spouse | Susanna Rijckaert |
Children | 2 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy Optics |
Constantijn Huygens Jr., Lord of Zuilichem (10 March 1628 – October 1697), was a Dutch statesman and poet, mostly known for his work on scientific instruments (sometimes together with his younger brother Christiaan Huygens). But, he was also a chronicler of his times, revealing the importance of gossip.[1][2][3] Additionally, he was an amateur draughtsman of landscapes.