He was born in Venlo .
He was studied at the schools of Dordrecht and Cologne ( College of the Three Crowns ) , where he took the degree of Master of Arts , 28 February 1595 .
He was born in Venlo and studied at the schools of Dordrecht and Cologne ( College of the Three Crowns ) , where he took the degree of Master of Arts , 28 February 1595 .