Hendrik van Veldeke

medieval Dutch writer
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Hendrik van Veldeke

Summary

Hendrik van Veldeke is a human[1]. He was born in Hasselt[2]. He passed away in Freyburg[3]. He died on 1184[4]. He worked as a Minnesänger[5], poet[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hendrik van Veldeke's place of birth was Hasselt[2].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke passed away in Freyburg[3].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke died on 1184[4].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke worked as a Minnesänger[5].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke worked as a poet[6].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's professions included composer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Hendrik van Veldeke is Romance of Eneas[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Hendrik van Veldeke is Leven van Sint-Servaas[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Hendrik van Veldeke is Lyrical poems[12].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke received the Gerrit Komrij-prijs[13].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke is recorded as male[14].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke is part of Canon of Dutch Literature[16].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich von Veldeke[17].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's given name is recorded as Hendrik[18].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's floruit is recorded as 1200[19].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[24].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle Dutch[26].
  • Hendrik van Veldeke's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Canon of Dutch literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Hendrik van Veldeke was born in Hasselt[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Minnesänger[5], poet[6], and composer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Romance of Eneas[10], a literary work[28]; Leven van Sint-Servaas[11], a literary work[29]; and Lyrical poems[12].

Recognition

Hendrik van Veldeke received the Gerrit Komrij-prijs[13].

Death and Burial

Hendrik van Veldeke died on 1184[4]. He died in Freyburg[3].

Why It Matters

Hendrik van Veldeke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Hendrik van Veldeke born?

Born in Hasselt[2], Hendrik van Veldeke…

Where did Hendrik van Veldeke die?

Hendrik van Veldeke died in Freyburg[3].

What did Hendrik van Veldeke do for work?

Hendrik van Veldeke worked as Minnesänger[5], poet[6], and composer[7].

What awards did Hendrik van Veldeke receive?

Honors received include Gerrit Komrij-prijs[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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