Death of Joseph Justus Scaliger (1609)

Timeline

1. 1601–1608Leiden · Dutch RepublicIn his later years Scaliger continued classical research and teaching at Leiden University, completing revisions of major works such as the Thesaurus Temporum, training a new generation of humanist scholars, and enjoying high prestige in European academia.
2. 1609Leiden · Dutch RepublicOn January 21, 1609, Scaliger died at his residence in Leiden. Scholars across the Dutch Republic and Europe mourned, and his library and manuscripts became important resources for later research.