Jan Gonda
Dutch Indologist (1905–1991)
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Summary
Jan Gonda was born on April 14, 1905[1], in Gouda[2]. He died on July 28, 1991[3], in Utrecht[4]. He worked as a linguist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[8]
- Native language: Dutch[9]
- Field of work: Indology[10]
- Employer: University of Chicago[11], Utrecht University[12]
- Educated at: Utrecht University[13]
- Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Johannes Adrianus Bernardus van Buitenen[17]
- Family name: Gonda[18]
- Given name: Jan[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[20], French[21], Hindi[22], German[23], English[24], Arabic[25], Javanese[26], Malaysian Malay[27]
- Name in native language: Jan Gonda[28]
- Different from: Ján Gonda[29]
- Has works in the collection: Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[31]
Why It Matters
Jan Gonda has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jan Gonda born?
Jan Gonda was born in Gouda[2].
Where did Jan Gonda die?
Jan Gonda passed away in Utrecht[4].
What did Jan Gonda do for work?
Jan Gonda worked as a linguist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Jan Gonda go to school?
Jan Gonda was educated at Utrecht University[13].