Frits Staal
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Summary
Frits Staal was born on November 3, 1930[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on February 19, 2012[3], in Chiang Mai[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Jan Frederik Staal[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Employer: University of Amsterdam[11], University of California, Berkeley[12], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13], Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[14]
- Educated at: University of Amsterdam[15], Banaras Hindu University[16], Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[17]
- Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Frits Staal[20]
- Family name: Staal[21]
- Given name: Frits[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
Frits Staal has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Frits Staal born?
Frits Staal was born in Amsterdam[2].
Where did Frits Staal die?
Frits Staal passed away in Chiang Mai[4].
Who were Frits Staal's parents?
Frits Staal's father was Jan Frederik Staal[8].
What did Frits Staal do for work?
Frits Staal worked as a philosopher[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Frits Staal go to school?
Frits Staal was educated at University of Amsterdam[15], Banaras Hindu University[16], and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[17].