Ben Sijes

Dutch historian (1908-1981)
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Summary

Ben Sijes was born on January 12, 1908[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on July 12, 1981[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Zorgvlied[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
  • Native language: Dutch[11]
  • Position held: Cleveringa chair[12]
  • Employer: Leiden University[13], University of Amsterdam[14]
  • Award received: Henriëtte Roland Holst Award[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Ben Sijes[17]
  • Archives at: International Institute of Social History[18]
  • Cause of death: cancer[19]
  • Family name: Sijes[20]
  • Given name: Ben[21], Benjamin[22], Aäron[23]
  • Significant event: Enkele Marxistische opvattingen betreffende de verovering van de politieke macht in de laatste zeventig jaar[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[26]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Oorlogsbronnen[27]
  • Has works in the collection: Museon-Omniversum[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]

FAQs

Where was Ben Sijes born?

Ben Sijes was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Ben Sijes die?

Ben Sijes died in Amsterdam[4].

What did Ben Sijes do for work?

Ben Sijes worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Ben Sijes receive?

Honors received include Henriëtte Roland Holst Award[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . universiteitleiden.nl. Retrieved . universiteitleiden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . commons.wikimedia.org. commons.wikimedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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