Allard Pierson

Dutch theologian (1831-1896)
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Allard Pierson

Summary

Allard Pierson is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on +1831-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Zutphen[4]. He died on +1896-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], professor[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Allard Pierson's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Allard Pierson passed away in Zutphen[4].
  • Allard Pierson was born on +1831-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Allard Pierson died on +1896-05-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Allard Pierson's father was Gregory Pierson[12].
  • Allard Pierson's mother was Ida Oyens[13].
  • Among Allard Pierson's spouses was Pauline Hermine Elizabeth Gildemeester[14].
  • A child of Allard Pierson was Jan Lodewijk Pierson Sr.[15].
  • A child of Allard Pierson was Henri Daniel Pierson[16].
  • Allard Pierson held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[17].
  • Allard Pierson worked as a theologian[6].
  • Allard Pierson's professions included professor[7].
  • Allard Pierson's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Allard Pierson's professions included historian[9].
  • Allard Pierson's professions included art historian[10].
  • Allard Pierson's professions included writer[18].
  • Allard Pierson held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[19].
  • Allard Pierson was employed by Heidelberg University[20].
  • Among Allard Pierson's employers was University of Amsterdam[21].
  • Allard Pierson's education included a stint at Utrecht University[22].
  • Allard Pierson was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[23].
  • Allard Pierson was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Allard Pierson's religion is recorded as Protestantism[25].
  • Allard Pierson is recorded as male[26].
  • Allard Pierson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Allard Pierson's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on +1831-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Gregory Pierson[12]. His mother was Ida Oyens[13].

Education

Allard Pierson was educated at Utrecht University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], professor[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], art historian[10], and writer[18]. Employers include Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Amsterdam[21], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1632[34], headquartered in Amsterdam[35]. Allard Pierson held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[19].

Personal Life

Allard Pierson was married to Pauline Hermine Elizabeth Gildemeester[14]. Children include Jan Lodewijk Pierson Sr.[15], a banker[36], 1854–1944[37], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[38] and Henri Daniel Pierson[16], 1856–1943[39], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[40]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[25].

Death and Burial

Allard Pierson died on +1896-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Zutphen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Allard Pierson include he[41], an archives[42], in Netherlands[43], founded in 2019[44], headquartered in Amsterdam[45].

Why It Matters

Allard Pierson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include he[41], an archives[42], in Netherlands[43], founded in 2019[44], headquartered in Amsterdam[45].

FAQs

Where was Allard Pierson born?

Allard Pierson's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Allard Pierson die?

Allard Pierson died in Zutphen[4].

Who were Allard Pierson's parents?

Allard Pierson's father was Gregory Pierson[12]. Allard Pierson's mother was Ida Oyens[13].

Who was Allard Pierson married to?

Allard Pierson's spouses include Pauline Hermine Elizabeth Gildemeester[14].

What did Allard Pierson do for work?

Allard Pierson worked as theologian[6], professor[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and art historian[10].

Where did Allard Pierson go to school?

Allard Pierson was educated at Utrecht University[22].

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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Has works in the collection Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen
    Given name Allard
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