Franciscus Junius, pioneer of Germanic philology (d. 1677)
Franciscus Junius (29 January 1591 – 1677),[1] also known as François du Jon, was a pioneer of Germanic philology. As a collector of ancient manuscripts, he published the first modern editions of a number of important texts. In addition, he wrote the first comprehensive overview of ancient writings on the visual arts, which became a cornerstone of classical art theories throughout Europe.