Jan de Vries
American economic historian (1943-)
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Summary
Jan de Vries was born on November 14, 1943[1], in Ouder-Amstel[2]. He has worked as an economist[3], economic historian[4], university teacher[5], historian[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: sociologist[12]
- Employer: University of California, Berkeley[13]
- Award received: Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History[14], Guggenheim Fellowship[15]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[20]
- Family name: De Vries[21]
- Given name: Jan[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
Jan de Vries is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Jan de Vries born?
Jan de Vries's place of birth was Ouder-Amstel[2].
What did Jan de Vries do for work?
Jan de Vries worked as an economist[3], economic historian[4], university teacher[5], historian[6], and teacher[7].
What awards did Jan de Vries receive?
Honors received include Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History[14] and Guggenheim Fellowship[15].