Abraham Kuyper
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Abraham Kuyper was born on October 29, 1837, in Maassluis[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on November 8, 1920, in The Hague[1][9][2][3][4][5][8]. He was a citizen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He married Johanna Hendrika Schaay in 1863[10], and they had three children: C.M.E. Kuyper, Henriëtte Kuyper, and Herman Huber Kuyper[10]. He received his education from Leiden University and Delft University of Technology[10].
His professional occupations included journalist, theologian, politician, university teacher, Christian minister, and jurist[11][6][7]. He was employed by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 1880 to 1901[12][7], De Heraut from 1870 to 1920[12][7], and De Standaard from 1872 to 1919[12][7]. Additionally, he held a second employment period at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[12][7].
In politics, he served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1901 to 1905[12] and as the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations from 1901 to 1905[12]. In academia, he was the university president of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 1880 to 1881[12] and again from 1887 to 1888[12].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Johanna Hendrika Schaay[11]
- Child: C.M.E. Kuyper[12], Henriëtte Kuyper[13], Herman Huber Kuyper[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[15]
- Native language: Dutch[16]
- Occupation: Protestant theologian[17]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the Netherlands[18], Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations[19], university president of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[20], member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[21], member of the Senate of the Netherlands[22], Minister of State[23], formateur[24]
- Employer: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[25], De Heraut[26], De Standaard[27]
- Educated at: Leiden University[28], Delft University of Technology[29]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[30]
- Member of: Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[31]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[32], Reformed Churches in the Netherlands[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Anti-Revolutionary Party[35]
- Commons category: Abraham Kuyper[36]
- Archives at: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Historisch Documentatiecentrum voor het Nederlands Protestantisme (1800-heden)[37]
- Academic degree: doctorate[38]
- Family name: Kuyper[39]
- Given name: Abraham[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abraham Kuyper[41]
- Commons gallery: Abraham Kuyper[42]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[43], Onze Afgevaardigden (1913)[44], Onze Afgevaardigden (1909)[45], Onze Ministers (1901)[46], Q24439367[47], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Onze Hoogleeraren[49]
Why It Matters
Abraham Kuyper has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Abraham Kuyper born?
Abraham Kuyper's place of birth was Maassluis[2].
Where did Abraham Kuyper die?
Abraham Kuyper passed away in The Hague[4].
Who was Abraham Kuyper married to?
Abraham Kuyper's spouses include Johanna Hendrika Schaay[11].
What did Abraham Kuyper do for work?
Abraham Kuyper worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], Christian minister[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Abraham Kuyper go to school?
Abraham Kuyper was educated at Leiden University[28] and Delft University of Technology[29].
What awards did Abraham Kuyper receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[30].