Jan van Leeuwen
Flemish writer (1295-1377)
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Jan van Leeuwen was born on January 1, 1295[1], in Affligem[2]. He died on January 1, 1377[3], in Groenendaal[4]. He worked as a monk[5], writer[6], cook[7], and mystic[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1314[10]
- Date of death: February 5, 1378[11], January 22, 1377[12]
- Country of citizenship: Southern Netherlands[13]
- Native language: Middle Dutch[14]
- Employer: Groenendael Priory[15]
- Notable work: Dboec vanden tien gheboden[16], Van vijfterhande bruederscap[17], Een boexken van meester Eckaerts leere daer hi in doelde[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: van Leeuwen[20]
- Given name: Jan[21]
- Described at URL: https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/laan005lett01_01/laan005lett01_01_4218.php[22], https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/aa__001biog13_01/aa__001biog13_01_0606.php[23], https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bork001nede01_01/bork001nede01_01_0782.php[24]
- Student of: John of Ruysbroeck[25]
- Described by source: Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche[26], Deutsche Biographie[27], Letterkundig woordenboek voor Noord en Zuid[28], The Dutch and Flemish authors[29], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[30], Nationaal Biografisch Woordenboek[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[32], Middle Dutch[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
FAQs
Where was Jan van Leeuwen born?
Jan van Leeuwen was born in Affligem[2].
Where did Jan van Leeuwen die?
Jan van Leeuwen died in Groenendaal[4].
What did Jan van Leeuwen do for work?
Jan van Leeuwen worked as a monk[5], writer[6], cook[7], and mystic[8].