While such judgments are naturally exaggerated, there is no doubt that he takes a very high place among modern Latin poets.
Devoting himself next to optics, he produced memoirs which entitle him to a high place among the early, searchers after a true dynamical theory of light.
In respect of trade and industry Aix-la-Chapelle occupies a high place.
His grandson Thomas succeeded him in 1554, and in 1556 made the second of those marraiges which have given the Howards their high place among the English nobility.
He held a high place in the favour of King Alphonso V., who entrusted him with the management of important state affairs.