Philips van Marnix, Heer Van Sint Aldegonde

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Born	1540 • Brussels • Belgium
Died	December 15, 1598 (aged 58) • Leiden • Netherlands
Notable Works	“Den byencorf der H. Roomsche Kercke”

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