, a learned professor of the university of Louvain, was born in
, a learned professor
of the university of Louvain, was born in the neighbourhood of Maestricht, about the year 1673. He pursued his
academical studies at Louvain, and distinguished himself
during several years for his accurate and comprehensive
knowledge of history and the belles-lettres. In 1708 he
was appointed historiographer to the emperor Joseph I.
and died in 1738. He was author of many works in general
history and theology, of which the principal are entitled,
“De Monarchia Romae Paganae secundum Concordiam
inter S S. Prophetas Danielem et Joannem,
” &c. and “Prodromus Danielicus, sive novi Conatus historici, critici, in
ceieberrimas difficultates Historiae Veteris Testamenti.
”
These pieces are distinguished by profound erudition and
great critical acumen, and are said to throw much light on
many obscure passages in the Scriptures relating to history,
chronology, and geography. He also published a Latin
grammar, and a number of Latin poems.