Cornelis Lely
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Summary
Cornelis Lely is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on September 23, 1854[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on January 22, 1929[5]. He worked as a politician[6], civil engineer[7], and hydraulic engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Amsterdam[2].
- Cornelis Lely passed away in The Hague[4].
- Cornelis Lely was born on September 23, 1854[3].
- Cornelis Lely died on January 22, 1929[5].
- Burial took place at The Hague General Cemetery[10].
- A child of Cornelis Lely was Cornelis Willem Lely[11].
- A child of Cornelis Lely was Jan Lely[12].
- Cornelis Lely held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[13].
- Cornelis Lely worked as a politician[6].
- Cornelis Lely worked as a civil engineer[7].
- Cornelis Lely's professions included hydraulic engineer[8].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management[14].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[15].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of municipal executive of The Hague[16].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of Minister of Economic Affairs[17].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18].
- Cornelis Lely held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[19].
- Cornelis Lely was educated at Delft University of Technology[20].
- Cornelis Lely received the honorary doctorate[21].
- Cornelis Lely was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Cornelis Lely is recorded as male[23].
- Cornelis Lely's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Cornelis Lely was affiliated with the Liberal State Party[25].
- Cornelis Lely was affiliated with the Liberal Union[26].
- Cornelis Lely's Commons category is recorded as Cornelis Lely[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Amsterdam[2], Cornelis Lely… he was born on September 23, 1854[3].
Education
Cornelis Lely's education included a stint at Delft University of Technology[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], civil engineer[7], and hydraulic engineer[8]. Positions held include Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management[14]; member of the Senate of the Netherlands[15], a position[28], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[29]; municipal executive of The Hague[16]; Minister of Economic Affairs[17], a position[30], in Netherlands[31]; member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18], a position[32], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[33]; and Governor of Suriname[34].
Recognition
Cornelis Lely received the honorary doctorate[21].
Personal Life
Children include Cornelis Willem Lely[11], a hydraulic engineer[35], 1885–1932[36], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[37] and Jan Lely[12], a hydraulic engineer[38], 1883–1945[39], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[40]. Political affiliations include Liberal State Party[25], a political party[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1921[43] and Liberal Union[26], a political party[44], in Netherlands[45], founded in 1885[46].
Death and Burial
Cornelis Lely died on January 22, 1929[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4]. He is buried at The Hague General Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Cornelis Lely include Lelydorp[47], a ressort of Suriname[48], in Suriname[49] and Lelystad[50], a city[51], in Netherlands[52], founded in 1967[53].
Why It Matters
Cornelis Lely ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Lelydorp[47], a ressort of Suriname[48], in Suriname[49] and Lelystad[50], a city[51], in Netherlands[52], founded in 1967[53].
FAQs
Where was Cornelis Lely born?
Cornelis Lely was born in Amsterdam[2].
Where did Cornelis Lely die?
Cornelis Lely died in The Hague[4].
What did Cornelis Lely do for work?
Cornelis Lely worked as politician[6], civil engineer[7], and hydraulic engineer[8].
Where did Cornelis Lely go to school?
Cornelis Lely was educated at Delft University of Technology[20].
What awards did Cornelis Lely receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate[21].