Aster Berkhof

Belgian writer (1920–2020)
Person human Q4619487
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Aster Berkhof

Summary

Aster Berkhof is a human[1]. He was born in Rijkevorsel[2]. He was born on June 18, 1920[3]. He died in Brasschaat[4]. He died on September 29, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], children's writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Aster Berkhof was born in Rijkevorsel[2].
  • Aster Berkhof died in Brasschaat[4].
  • Aster Berkhof was born on June 18, 1920[3].
  • Aster Berkhof died on September 29, 2020[5].
  • Among Aster Berkhof's spouses was Nora Steyaert[11].
  • Aster Berkhof held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • Dutch was Aster Berkhof's native language[13].
  • Aster Berkhof's professions included writer[6].
  • Aster Berkhof worked as a journalist[7].
  • Aster Berkhof's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Aster Berkhof's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Aster Berkhof's education included a stint at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14].
  • Aster Berkhof was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[15].
  • Aster Berkhof received the Q2539167[16].
  • Aster Berkhof is recorded as male[17].
  • Aster Berkhof's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Aster Berkhof's Commons category is recorded as Aster Berkhof[19].
  • Aster Berkhof's archives at is recorded as Letterenhuis[20].
  • Aster Berkhof earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Aster Berkhof's family name is recorded as Van Den Bergh[22].
  • Aster Berkhof's given name is recorded as Lodewijk[23].
  • Aster Berkhof's pseudonym is recorded as Piet Visser[24].
  • Aster Berkhof's pseudonym is recorded as Aster Berkhof[25].
  • Aster Berkhof's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[26].
  • Aster Berkhof's described by source is recorded as Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[27].

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Origins and Family

Aster Berkhof's place of birth was Rijkevorsel[2]. He was born on June 18, 1920[3]. Dutch was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14], a pontifical university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1970[30], headquartered in Leuven[31]. Aster Berkhof earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], children's writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Recognition

Aster Berkhof received the Q2539167[16].

Personal Life

Aster Berkhof was married to Nora Steyaert[11].

Death and Burial

Aster Berkhof died on September 29, 2020[5]. He passed away in Brasschaat[4].

Why It Matters

Aster Berkhof ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Aster Berkhof born?

Aster Berkhof was born in Rijkevorsel[2].

Where did Aster Berkhof die?

Aster Berkhof passed away in Brasschaat[4].

Who was Aster Berkhof married to?

Aster Berkhof's spouses include Nora Steyaert[11].

What did Aster Berkhof do for work?

Aster Berkhof worked as writer[6], journalist[7], children's writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Aster Berkhof go to school?

Aster Berkhof was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14] and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[15].

What awards did Aster Berkhof receive?

Honors received include Q2539167[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . nieuwsblad.be. nieuwsblad.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Gnd id 119304961
    Academic degree Doctor of Philosophy
    Given name Lodewijk
    Spouse Nora Steyaert
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