Jacobus Eyndius
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1575
Delft, Habsburg Netherlands
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| Born | Jacob van den Eynde 1575 Delft, Habsburg Netherlands |
| Died | 11 September 1614 (aged 38–39) Haamstede, Zeeland, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, military leader |
| Period | Dutch Golden Age |
| Genre | Mythology, Latin poetry |
| Notable works | Chronici Zelandiae; Poëmata |
| Spouse | Clara van Raaphorst |
The Honourable Jacob van den Eynde III (1575 – 11 September 1614) also known as Jacques van den Eynde, and better known as Jacobus Eyndius, was a Dutch poet, scientist, historian, and captain. His best known work is the Chronici Zelandiae. His motto was Marte prudens pace clemens.[1]
Jacob van den Eynde was born in 1575 in Delft, the son of Jhr. Jacob van den Eynde, Governor of Woerden, and Maria van Hogendorp.[1][2] In 1609, Van den Eynde married Clara/Claire van Raaphorst/Raephorst. She was the daughter of Albert de Raephorst and Agathe de Culembourg. Her mother was the daughter of a man born out of wedlock named Palensteyn, of the house of Culembourg. She had bought the lordship of Haamstede, on the island of Schouwen, from the lord of Cruyningen. Thus, Van den Eynde acquired the lordship of Hamstede from his wife through their marriage. After his untimely death, she remarried to Jacob de Witte, who consequently inherited the lordship, since Van den Eydne had no children.[1]
Military career
Upon finishing his studies, he pursued a military career and was captain of an infantry regiment at the service of Maurice, Prince of Orange.[1][3][4][2] He distinguished himself in this position.[1] His military career didn't prevent him from cultivating his passion for the letters. Van den Eynde's father Jacob, Governour of Woerden, had himself been an author of poetry in Latin.[2]
In order to dedicate himself wholly to writing, Van den Eynde interrupted his military career. There is uncertainty on when he did so, but he probably left on the occasion of the Twelve Years' Truce.[1][2]
Poetry
Eyndius was well versed in poetry.[2] His works show his skills in the field of letters, especially Latin poetry.[1] He also mastered Greek, and the Antiquité profane.[1] His best known book of poetry is the Poëmata. This collection of poems is divided into six sections,[2][1] namely: Nassovica; Belli Flandrici libri duo; Mars exul.; Senatus Convivalis; Epicedium in acerbum Jani Dousae sunus; Nugarum liber unus.[1]
The first two books are in heroic verse. In 1614, Adrien Hoffer praised them thusly:
Quid rear? armatusne in te spiravit Apollo,
Ac docuit quo sint bella gerenda modo?
An studiis, Eyndii, Mavors operatur honestits,
Suggesit quo sint bella canenda pede?[1]
The last book (Nugarum liber unus) of the Poëmata was later reprinted with some pieces by Daniël Heinsius. Ole Borch commented on Van den Eynde's poems: Faverunt & Musae Jacobo Eyndio, Centurioni Batavo, cujus Bellum Flandricum [...] non parum gratiae habet: durior ejusdem Mars exul: venustiores Elegi, nec adeo in Nugis nugatur.[1]
