Jan van der Hoeven

Dutch zoologist (1801-1868)
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Jan van der Hoeven

Summary

Jan van der Hoeven is a human[1]. Born in Rotterdam[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1801[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on March 10, 1868[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], scientific illustrator[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rotterdam[2], Jan van der Hoeven…
  • Jan van der Hoeven died in Leiden[4].
  • Jan van der Hoeven was born on February 9, 1801[3].
  • Jan van der Hoeven was born on February 9, 1802[12].
  • Jan van der Hoeven was born on January 1, 1802[13].
  • Jan van der Hoeven died on March 10, 1868[5].
  • Jan van der Hoeven died on January 1, 1868[14].
  • Jan van der Hoeven is buried at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[15].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's father was Abraham van der Hoeven[16].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's mother was Maria van der Wallen van Vollenhoven[17].
  • A child of Jan van der Hoeven was Jan van der Hoeven[18].
  • Jan van der Hoeven held citizenship in Holland[19].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's professions included physician[8].
  • Jan van der Hoeven worked as a scientific illustrator[9].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's professions included botanist[10].
  • Jan van der Hoeven's field of work was zoology[20].
  • Jan van der Hoeven held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[21].
  • Among Jan van der Hoeven's employers was Leiden University[22].
  • Among Jan van der Hoeven's employers was Leiden University[23].
  • Jan van der Hoeven was educated at Leiden University[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan van der Hoeven is Over Vogels zonder Vleugels van Nieuw-Zeeland[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan van der Hoeven is De Haring en de Haringvangst. Eene schets[26].
  • Jan van der Hoeven was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan van der Hoeven was born in Rotterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 9, 1801[3], February 9, 1802[12], and January 1, 1802[13]. His father was Abraham van der Hoeven[16]. His mother was Maria van der Wallen van Vollenhoven[17].

Education

Jan van der Hoeven was educated at Leiden University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], scientific illustrator[9], and botanist[10]. Jan van der Hoeven's field of work was zoology[20]. Employers include Leiden University[22], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31]. He held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Over Vogels zonder Vleugels van Nieuw-Zeeland[25], an article[32] and De Haring en de Haringvangst. Eene schets[26], an article[33].

Personal Life

A child of Jan van der Hoeven was he[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 10, 1868[5] and January 1, 1868[14]. Jan van der Hoeven passed away in Leiden[4]. Burial took place at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[15].

Why It Matters

Jan van der Hoeven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Jan van der Hoeven born?

Jan van der Hoeven was born in Rotterdam[2].

Where did Jan van der Hoeven die?

Jan van der Hoeven passed away in Leiden[4].

Who were Jan van der Hoeven's parents?

Jan van der Hoeven's father was Abraham van der Hoeven[16]. Jan van der Hoeven's mother was Maria van der Wallen van Vollenhoven[17].

What did Jan van der Hoeven do for work?

Jan van der Hoeven worked as zoologist[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], scientific illustrator[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Jan van der Hoeven go to school?

Jan van der Hoeven was educated at Leiden University[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . proxy.archieven.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . milestone-books.de. milestone-books.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . proxy.archieven.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . uni-stuttgart.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . uni-stuttgart.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation zoologist, entomologist, physician +2
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