Gerrit Hooft

Dutch poet, writer, politician and lawyer (1684-1767)
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Gerrit Hooft

Summary

Gerrit Hooft is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on May 2, 1684[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on November 24, 1767[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], politician[8], lawyer[9], and mayor[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Gerrit Hooft…
  • Gerrit Hooft died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Gerrit Hooft was born on May 2, 1684[3].
  • Gerrit Hooft died on November 24, 1767[5].
  • Gerrit Hooft's father was Gerrit Hooft[11].
  • Gerrit Hooft's mother was Elisabeth van Gheel[12].
  • A child of Gerrit Hooft was Gerrit Hooft[13].
  • A child of Gerrit Hooft was Constantia Hooft[14].
  • A child of Gerrit Hooft was Henrik Hooft, Gerritsz.[15].
  • Gerrit Hooft held citizenship in Dutch Republic[16].
  • Dutch was Gerrit Hooft's native language[17].
  • Gerrit Hooft's professions included poet[6].
  • Gerrit Hooft worked as a writer[7].
  • Gerrit Hooft worked as a politician[8].
  • Gerrit Hooft's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Gerrit Hooft's professions included mayor[10].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[18].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[19].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[20].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[21].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[22].
  • Gerrit Hooft held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[23].
  • Gerrit Hooft was a member of Amsterdam Vroedschap[24].
  • Gerrit Hooft is recorded as male[25].
  • Gerrit Hooft's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Gerrit Hooft was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on May 2, 1684[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Elisabeth van Gheel[12]. Dutch was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], politician[8], lawyer[9], and mayor[10]. Positions held include mayor of Amsterdam[18], a public office[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1383[29]; director of the Sociëteit van Suriname[30]; and council member[31], a position[32].

Personal Life

Children include Gerrit Hooft[13], 1708–1780[33]; Constantia Hooft[14]; and Henrik Hooft, Gerritsz.[15].

Death and Burial

Gerrit Hooft died on November 24, 1767[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Gerrit Hooft born?

Gerrit Hooft's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Gerrit Hooft die?

Gerrit Hooft passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Gerrit Hooft's parents?

Gerrit Hooft's father was Gerrit Hooft[11]. Gerrit Hooft's mother was Elisabeth van Gheel[12].

What did Gerrit Hooft do for work?

Gerrit Hooft worked as poet[6], writer[7], politician[8], lawyer[9], and mayor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → mayor of Amsterdam, mayor of Amsterdam, mayor of Amsterdam +5
    Occupation → poet, writer, politician +2
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  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → poet, writer, politician +2
    P14608 → 1025658760
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14608]]: 1025658760, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783130387391"
  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Amsterdam
    Gnd id → 1025658760
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01939398
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1025658760
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