Byvanck

Willem Geertrudus Cornelis Byvanck, also known as W.G.C. Byvanck, was a Dutch scholar and writer who lived from 1848 to 1925. Here's a summary of his life and career:

• Lifespan: 1848-1925
• Education: Studied classics at Leiden University and received his doctorate in 1879.
• Career:
  • Teacher of classical languages and Dutch at the Leiden gymnasium.
  • Librarian at the Royal Library in The Hague from 1895 to 1921.
  • Contributor to various periodicals including Los en Vast, De Gids, and De Nieuwe Courant.
  • Author of several books on literature and history, including "Poëzie en leven in de 19de eeuw" (Poetry and Life in the 19th Century) and "De jeugd van Isaäc da Costa" (The Youth of Isaäc da Costa).
  • Wrote about French literature and art, particularly in his book "Un Hollandais à Paris en 1891" (A Dutchman in Paris in 1891).

Byvanck's archive and collection, including his correspondence, notes, and publications, are held at the Leiden University Libraries