Herman Teirlinck

Belgian writer (1879-1967)
Person human Q924740
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Herman Teirlinck

Summary

Herman Teirlinck is a human[1]. Born in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1879[3]. He passed away in Beersel[4]. He died on February 4, 1967[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], architect[8], and poet[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[2], Herman Teirlinck…
  • Herman Teirlinck passed away in Beersel[4].
  • Herman Teirlinck was born on February 24, 1879[3].
  • Herman Teirlinck died on February 4, 1967[5].
  • Herman Teirlinck's father was Isidoor Teirlinck[11].
  • Herman Teirlinck held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • Dutch was Herman Teirlinck's native language[13].
  • Herman Teirlinck's professions included playwright[6].
  • Herman Teirlinck worked as a writer[7].
  • Herman Teirlinck worked as an architect[8].
  • Herman Teirlinck's professions included poet[9].
  • Herman Teirlinck's field of work was performing arts[14].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the Q1914554[15].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[16].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the honorary doctor of the University of Amsterdam[17].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the Dutch Literature Prize[19].
  • Herman Teirlinck received the Honorary doctors of Ghent University[20].
  • Herman Teirlinck was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[21].
  • Herman Teirlinck is recorded as male[22].
  • Herman Teirlinck's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Herman Teirlinck is part of Canon of Dutch Literature[24].
  • Herman Teirlinck's Commons category is recorded as Herman Teirlinck[25].
  • Herman Teirlinck's archives at is recorded as Letterenhuis[26].
  • Herman Teirlinck's residence is recorded as Huis van Herman Teirlinck[27].

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Origins and Family

Herman Teirlinck was born in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[2]. He was born on February 24, 1879[3]. His father was Isidoor Teirlinck[11]. Dutch was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], architect[8], and poet[9]. Herman Teirlinck's field of work was performing arts[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Q1914554[15], a literary award[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1858[30]; honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[16], an honorary degree[31], in Belgium[32]; honorary doctor of the University of Amsterdam[17], an award[33], in Netherlands[34]; Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18], an award[35], in Belgium[36]; Dutch Literature Prize[19], a lifetime achievement literary award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1956[39]; and Honorary doctors of Ghent University[20], an award[40], in Belgium[41].

Death and Burial

Herman Teirlinck died on February 4, 1967[5]. He passed away in Beersel[4].

Why It Matters

Herman Teirlinck has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Herman Teirlinck born?

Herman Teirlinck was born in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[2].

Where did Herman Teirlinck die?

Herman Teirlinck died in Beersel[4].

Who were Herman Teirlinck's parents?

Herman Teirlinck's father was Isidoor Teirlinck[11].

What did Herman Teirlinck do for work?

Herman Teirlinck worked as playwright[6], writer[7], architect[8], and poet[9].

What awards did Herman Teirlinck receive?

Honors received include Q1914554[15], honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[16], honorary doctor of the University of Amsterdam[17], and Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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