Although members of the Remonstrant Church were barred from accessing public offices since 1619, his community was quite influential in Amsterdam so, after concluding his law studies he was made Secretary to the City Council in 1645, a position he held until 1653.
Although members of the Remonstrant Church were barred from accessing public offices since 1619 in the Dutch Republic, this community was quite influential in Amsterdam. After concluding his law studies he was made Secretary to the City Council in 1645, a position he held until 1653.