Jan Terlouw
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Summary
Jan Terlouw is a human[1]. Born in Kamperveen[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1931[3]. He passed away in Twello[4]. He died on May 16, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6], screenwriter[7], children's writer[8], astrophysicist[9], and nuclear physicist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Kamperveen[2].
- Jan Terlouw died in Twello[4].
- Jan Terlouw was born on November 15, 1931[3].
- Jan Terlouw died on May 16, 2025[5].
- Among Jan Terlouw's spouses was Alexandra Terlouw-van Hulst[12].
- A child of Jan Terlouw was Sanne Terlouw[13].
- A child of Jan Terlouw was Ashley Terlouw[14].
- Jan Terlouw held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
- Dutch was Jan Terlouw's native language[16].
- Jan Terlouw's professions included politician[6].
- Jan Terlouw worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Jan Terlouw's professions included children's writer[8].
- Jan Terlouw worked as an astrophysicist[9].
- Jan Terlouw's professions included nuclear physicist[10].
- Jan Terlouw's professions included physicist[17].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[19].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands[20].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of Leader of the Democrats 66[21].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of Minister of Economic Affairs[22].
- Jan Terlouw held the position of municipal councillor of Utrecht[23].
- Among Jan Terlouw's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[24].
- Among Jan Terlouw's employers was Royal Institute of Technology[25].
- Jan Terlouw was employed by Utrecht University[26].
- Jan Terlouw was educated at Utrecht University[27].
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Origins and Family
Jan Terlouw's place of birth was Kamperveen[2]. He was born on November 15, 1931[3]. Dutch was his native language[16].
Education
Jan Terlouw's education included a stint at Utrecht University[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], screenwriter[7], children's writer[8], astrophysicist[9], nuclear physicist[10], and physicist[17]. Employers include Massachusetts Institute of Technology[24], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Royal Institute of Technology[25], a university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1827[34], headquartered in Campus Valhallavägen[35]; and Utrecht University[26], a public research university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Utrecht[39]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18], a position[40], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[41]; member of the Senate of the Netherlands[19], a position[42], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[43]; Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands[20], a position[44], in Netherlands[45]; Leader of the Democrats 66[21]; Minister of Economic Affairs[22], a position[46], in Netherlands[47]; and municipal councillor of Utrecht[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Gouden Griffel[48], a children's literature award[49], in Netherlands[50]; De Kinderjury[51], a literary award[52], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[53], founded in 1988[54]; honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[55], an award[56], in Belgium[57]; and Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[58], a grade of an order[59], in Netherlands[60], founded in 1892[61].
Personal Life
Among Jan Terlouw's spouses was Alexandra Terlouw-van Hulst[12]. Children include Sanne Terlouw[13], a writer[62], b. 1959[63], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[64] and Ashley Terlouw[14], an illustrator[65], b. 1960[66], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[67], specialised in young adult literature[68]. He was affiliated with the Democrats 66[69].
Death and Burial
Jan Terlouw died on May 16, 2025[5]. He passed away in Twello[4].
Why It Matters
Jan Terlouw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
FAQs
Where was Jan Terlouw born?
Jan Terlouw's place of birth was Kamperveen[2].
Where did Jan Terlouw die?
Jan Terlouw died in Twello[4].
Who was Jan Terlouw married to?
Jan Terlouw's spouses include Alexandra Terlouw-van Hulst[12].
What did Jan Terlouw do for work?
Jan Terlouw worked as politician[6], screenwriter[7], children's writer[8], astrophysicist[9], and nuclear physicist[10].
Where did Jan Terlouw go to school?
Jan Terlouw was educated at Utrecht University[27].
What awards did Jan Terlouw receive?
Honors received include Gouden Griffel[48], De Kinderjury[51], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[55], and Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[58].