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Author: Gerard van Loon (1683–1758)

Gerard van Loon (1683–1758) studied history and law at the University of Leiden. He was a numismatist. In his historical works he subjectively interpreted the information available in historical sources, which caused great tumult among the contemporary public.

Gerard van Loon (1683–1758) studied history and law at the University of Leiden. He was a numismatist. In his historical works he subjectively interpreted the information available in historical sources, which caused great tumult among the contemporary public.