Dolf Cohen

Dutch historian (1913–2004)
Person human Q2275413
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Summary

Dolf Cohen was born on December 4, 1913[1], in Rotterdam[2]. He died on June 26, 2004[3], in Oegstgeest[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: June 24, 2004[8]
  • Father: Hendrik Cohen[9]
  • Child: Job Cohen[10], Floris Cohen[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
  • Native language: Dutch[13]
  • Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[14]
  • Employer: Leiden University[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Dolf Cohen[18]
  • Family name: Cohen[19]
  • Given name: Dolf[20], Adolf[21], Emile[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]

FAQs

Where was Dolf Cohen born?

Dolf Cohen's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].

Where did Dolf Cohen die?

Dolf Cohen died in Oegstgeest[4].

Who were Dolf Cohen's parents?

Dolf Cohen's father was Hendrik Cohen[9].

What did Dolf Cohen do for work?

Dolf Cohen worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6].

What awards did Dolf Cohen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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