Jan de Vries

university teacher from the Netherlands (1858-1940)
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Jan de Vries

Summary

Jan de Vries is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1858[3]. He died in Utrecht[4]. He died on May 3, 1940[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Jan de Vries was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Jan de Vries died in Utrecht[4].
  • Jan de Vries was born on March 1, 1858[3].
  • Jan de Vries died on May 3, 1940[5].
  • Jan de Vries held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[8].
  • Dutch was Jan de Vries's native language[9].
  • Jan de Vries worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Jan de Vries's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jan de Vries held the position of rector of Utrecht University[10].
  • Jan de Vries was employed by Utrecht University[11].
  • Jan de Vries was educated at University of Amsterdam[12].
  • Jan de Vries's doctoral advisor was Adrianus Jacobus van Pesch[13].
  • Jan de Vries received the Order of the Netherlands Lion[14].
  • Jan de Vries was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Jan de Vries was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Jan de Vries is recorded as male[17].
  • Jan de Vries's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Jacob Cardinaal as a doctoral student[19].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Charles Hendrik van Os as a doctoral student[20].
  • Jan de Vries supervised N. G. W. H. Beeger as a doctoral student[21].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Hermanus Bernardus van der Heijde as a doctoral student[22].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Nanke Bakker as a doctoral student[23].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Jan de Vries as a doctoral student[24].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Johannes Adrianus Wertenbroek as a doctoral student[25].
  • Jan de Vries supervised Willem Enklaar as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Jan de Vries's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on March 1, 1858[3]. Dutch was his native language[9].

Education

Jan de Vries's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[12]. His doctoral advisor was Adrianus Jacobus van Pesch[13]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Jan de Vries was employed by Utrecht University[11]. He held the position of rector of Utrecht University[10]. Doctoral students include Jacob Cardinaal[19], a mathematician[28], 1848–1922[29], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[30]; Charles Hendrik van Os[20], a university teacher[31], 1891–1969[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33]; N. G. W. H. Beeger[21], a mathematician[34], 1884–1965[35], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[36]; Hermanus Bernardus van der Heijde[22]; Nanke Bakker[23]; and he[24].

Recognition

Jan de Vries received the Order of the Netherlands Lion[14].

Death and Burial

Jan de Vries died on May 3, 1940[5]. He passed away in Utrecht[4].

FAQs

Where was Jan de Vries born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Jan de Vries…

Where did Jan de Vries die?

Jan de Vries passed away in Utrecht[4].

What did Jan de Vries do for work?

Jan de Vries worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Jan de Vries go to school?

Jan de Vries was educated at University of Amsterdam[12].

What awards did Jan de Vries receive?

Honors received include Order of the Netherlands Lion[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. 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

Class ancestry

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

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