Jaap Bakema
Dutch modernist architect (1914–1981)
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Summary
Jaap Bakema was born on March 8, 1914[1], in Groningen[2]. He died on February 20, 1981[3], in Rotterdam[4]. He worked as an architect[5], designer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 3, 1914[9], January 1, 1914[10]
- Spouse: Sia Bakema[11]
- Child: Brita Bakema[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Employer: Delft University of Technology[15]
- Award received: Rome Prize[16]
- Member of: Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Jaap Bakema[19]
- Archives at: Nieuwe Instituut[20]
- Family name: Bakema[21]
- Given name: Jakob[22], Jacob[23], Berend[24]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1443-bakema-jacob-berend[25]
- Partner in business or sport: Q136713605[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[29], NADD creators[30]
- Has works in the collection: Nieuwe Instituut[31], Museum Nagele[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[33]
Why It Matters
Jaap Bakema has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Jaap Bakema born?
Jaap Bakema's place of birth was Groningen[2].
Where did Jaap Bakema die?
Jaap Bakema died in Rotterdam[4].
Who was Jaap Bakema married to?
Jaap Bakema's spouses include Sia Bakema[11].
What did Jaap Bakema do for work?
Jaap Bakema worked as an architect[5], designer[6], and university teacher[7].
What awards did Jaap Bakema receive?
Honors received include Rome Prize[16].