Goerce, Hugh William

Goerce, Hugh William was a Dutch theologian and physician. After receiving the degree of doctor of medicine, he practiced at Middelburg, where he acquired a great reputation. He understood very well the dialects of north Europe, and the classical languages, and occupied his leisure with archaeology and, translating several ancient authors. He died at Middelburg about 1643. For further mention of his works, see Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.