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Bonaventura Vulcanius

Flemish Renaissance humanist

Died when: 76 years 101 days (915 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Bonaventura Vulcanius

Bonaventura Vulcanius (30 June 1538, Bruges – 9 October 1614, Leiden) was a Flemish humanist who played a leading role in Northern humanism during the 16th and 17th century.

He was a professor of Latin and Greek at Leiden University for 30 years and published various books in the Latin language.

He was also a poet.


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