Editing Constantijn Huygens (section)

===Language lessons===
Constantijn also had a talent for languages. He learned [[French language|French]], [[Latin]] and [[Greek language|Greek]], and at a later age [[Italian language|Italian]], [[German language|German]] and [[English language|English]]. He learned by practice, the modern way of learning techniques. Constantijn received education in [[maths]], [[law]] and [[logic]] and he learned how to handle a [[pike (weapon)|pike]] and a [[musket]].

In 1614 Constantijn wrote his first Dutch poem, inspired by the French poet [[Guillaume de Salluste Du Bartas]], in which he praises rural life. In his early 20s, he fell in love with Dorothea; however, their relationship did not last and Dorothea met someone else.{{Citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In 1616, Maurits and Constantijn started studies at [[Leiden University]].<ref name=EB1911/> Studying in Leiden was primarily seen as a way to build a social network. Shortly after, Maurits was called home to assist his father. Constantijn finished his studies in 1617 and returned home.<ref name=EB1911/> This was followed by six weeks of training with Antonis de Hubert, a lawyer in [[Zierikzee]]. De Hubert was committed to the study of language and writing, having held consultations with [[Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft]], [[Laurens Reael]] and [[Joost van den Vondel]] concerning language and orthography in 1623.{{Citation needed|date=May 2025}}