Dirk Hespers

Person Human Q122456994

Facts

13 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[13]
Date of birth
February 21, 1931
Date of death
January 21, 2018
Place of birth
Mönchengladbach
Place of death
Bracht
Country of citizenship
Germany[12]
Occupation
Liedermacher, teacher, musician, folk song collector, university teacher
Languages spoken, written or signed
German, Dutch[16][17]
Family name
Hespers[14]
Given name
Dirk[15]
🏷️ Also known as
en Dirk Hespers de Dietrich Hespers
🔖 Identifiers · 3
VIAF cluster ID
35935813
GND ID
114008043
DDB person (GND) ID
114008043

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Summary

Dirk Hespers was born on February 21, 1931[1], in Mönchengladbach[2]. He died on January 21, 2018[3], in Bracht[4]. He worked as a Liedermacher[5], teacher[6], musician[7], folk song collector[8], and university teacher[9].

FAQs

Where was Dirk Hespers born?

Dirk Hespers was born in Mönchengladbach[2].

Where did Dirk Hespers die?

Dirk Hespers died in Bracht[4].

Who were Dirk Hespers's parents?

Dirk Hespers's father was Theodor Hespers[10].

What did Dirk Hespers do for work?

Dirk Hespers worked as a Liedermacher[5], teacher[6], musician[7], folk song collector[8], and university teacher[9].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-11-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    "Changed the item: QuickStatements 3.0 batch #65773: add GND as source to unsourced or imported places and occupations"
  2. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-11-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Nora Hespers
    "Changed the item: QuickStatements 3.0 batch #64331: import child (P40) from GND"
  3. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-11-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    GND ID → 114008043
    Place of birth → Mönchengladbach
    Sex or gender → male
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, Dutch
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "Changed the item: QuickStatements 3.0 batch #64326: import father (P22) from GND"
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