Libertus Houthem (died 1584) was an educator and Neo-Latin author from the prince-bishopric of Liège who died as court chaplain to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II.
[1] Houthem was a member of the Brethren of the Common Life and taught Latin in the congregation's school in Liège.
He also wrote Latin verse and drama for educational purposes.
In 1583 Houthem was appointed chaplain to the imperial court of Rudolph II.
He died in Prague in 1584, and his final work was published there posthumously.