Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff

Dutch physicist (1759-1840)
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Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff
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Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff

Summary

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nijmegen[2]. He was born on June 2, 1759[3]. He died in Nijmegen[4]. He died on November 24, 1840[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], civil engineer[7], military engineer[8], physician[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was born in Nijmegen[2].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff passed away in Nijmegen[4].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was born on June 2, 1759[3].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was born on June 2, 1758[12].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff died on November 24, 1840[5].
  • Burial took place at Krayenhofflaan[13].
  • A child of Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was Johan Krayenhoff[14].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's native language[17].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's professions included physicist[6].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's professions included military engineer[8].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's professions included physician[9].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's professions included politician[10].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's professions included military officer[18].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff held the position of Minister of War[19].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's education included a stint at University of Harderwijk[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff is Krayenhoff map[21].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff received the Commander of the Order of the Reunion[23].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[24].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff is recorded as male[26].
  • Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was born in Nijmegen[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1759[3] and June 2, 1758[12]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff's education included a stint at University of Harderwijk[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], civil engineer[7], military engineer[8], physician[9], politician[10], and military officer[18]. Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff held the position of Minister of War[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff is Krayenhoff map[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Commander of the Order of the Reunion[23], a grade of an order[30], in First French Empire[31]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[24], a grade of an order[32], in Netherlands[33].

Personal Life

A child of Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was Johan Krayenhoff[14].

Death and Burial

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff died on November 24, 1840[5]. He died in Nijmegen[4]. Burial took place at Krayenhofflaan[13].

Why It Matters

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff born?

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was born in Nijmegen[2].

Where did Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff die?

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff passed away in Nijmegen[4].

What did Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff do for work?

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff worked as physicist[6], civil engineer[7], military engineer[8], physician[9], and politician[10].

Where did Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff go to school?

Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff was educated at University of Harderwijk[20].

What awards did Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Commander of the Order of the Reunion[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[24].

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  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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