Arent Jan Wensinck

Dutch historian (1882–1939)
Person human Q344116
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Arent Jan Wensinck

Summary

Arent Jan Wensinck is a human[1]. He was born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2]. He was born on August 7, 1882[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on September 19, 1939[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Arent Jan Wensinck was born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was born on August 7, 1882[3].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck died on September 19, 1939[5].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[9].
  • Dutch was Arent Jan Wensinck's native language[10].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included historian[6].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[11].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[12].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[13].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was employed by Leiden University[14].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[15].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[16].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck is recorded as male[18].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's Commons category is recorded as Arent Jan Wensinck[20].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's family name is recorded as Wensinck[21].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's given name is recorded as Arent[22].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's given name is recorded as Jan[23].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's Commons Creator page is recorded as Arent Jan Wensinck[25].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2], Arent Jan Wensinck… he was born on August 7, 1882[3]. Dutch was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leiden University[12], a university[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1575[29], headquartered in Leiden[30]. Arent Jan Wensinck held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[11].

Recognition

Arent Jan Wensinck received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[16].

Death and Burial

Arent Jan Wensinck died on September 19, 1939[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Arent Jan Wensinck has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Arent Jan Wensinck born?

Arent Jan Wensinck's place of birth was Alphen aan den Rijn[2].

Where did Arent Jan Wensinck die?

Arent Jan Wensinck died in Leiden[4].

What did Arent Jan Wensinck do for work?

Arent Jan Wensinck worked as historian[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Arent Jan Wensinck receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . odyssee.univ-amu.fr. odyssee.univ-amu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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