
1724, (21.3 * 15 cm, engraving) by Frederik Ottens (fl. 1700 - 1749) for 's-Gravesande's edition of the Opera varia. Based on the 1687 engraving by G. Edelinck. At the bottom it reads:
Christianus Hugenius
natus 14 Aprilis 1629.
denatus 8 Junii 1695.
The error in the date of his death (it should have read 8 Julii) has led quite a few people astray. This incorrect date is also found in the Vita Hugenii by 's-Gravesande 'Vitam finivit Hagae Comitum octavo Junii 1695'. The error can be traced back to the text by Constantijn IV 'Stierff in 's GraevenHaege: den viii. Junij 1695.' that he provided to 's-Gravesande.
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