Jan Bake

Dutch philologist
Person human Q5564387
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Jan Bake

Summary

Jan Bake is a human[1]. Born in Leiden[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1787[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on March 26, 1864[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Bake's place of birth was Leiden[2].
  • Jan Bake passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Jan Bake was born on September 1, 1787[3].
  • Jan Bake died on March 26, 1864[5].
  • Jan Bake's father was Hermannus Adrianus Bake[10].
  • Jan Bake's mother was Margaret Mitchell[11].
  • Jan Bake was married to Elisabeth Nicolina Sara Hoogvliet[12].
  • A child of Jan Bake was Peggy Bake[13].
  • Jan Bake held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Jan Bake worked as a linguist[6].
  • Jan Bake's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Jan Bake's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Jan Bake held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[15].
  • Jan Bake was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Jan Bake was employed by Leiden University[17].
  • Among Jan Bake's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • A notable student of Jan Bake was Simon Vissering[19].
  • Jan Bake was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Jan Bake was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[21].
  • Jan Bake is recorded as male[22].
  • Jan Bake's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jan Bake supervised Hartog Hijman Tels as a doctoral student[24].
  • Jan Bake's Commons category is recorded as Jan Bake[25].
  • Jan Bake's family name is recorded as Bake[26].
  • Jan Bake's given name is recorded as Jan[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Bake was born in Leiden[2]. He was born on September 1, 1787[3]. His father was Hermannus Adrianus Bake[10]. His mother was Margaret Mitchell[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Leiden University[16], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31]. Jan Bake held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[15]. A notable student of him was Simon Vissering[19]. He supervised Hartog Hijman Tels as a doctoral student[24].

Personal Life

Jan Bake was married to Elisabeth Nicolina Sara Hoogvliet[12]. A child of him was Peggy Bake[13].

Death and Burial

Jan Bake died on March 26, 1864[5]. He died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Bake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jan Bake born?

Jan Bake's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Jan Bake die?

Jan Bake died in Leiden[4].

Who were Jan Bake's parents?

Jan Bake's father was Hermannus Adrianus Bake[10]. Jan Bake's mother was Margaret Mitchell[11].

Who was Jan Bake married to?

Jan Bake's spouses include Elisabeth Nicolina Sara Hoogvliet[12].

What did Jan Bake do for work?

Jan Bake worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jan
    Spouse Elisabeth Nicolina Sara Hoogvliet
    Doctoral student Hartog Hijman Tels
    Family name Bake
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