Jan van Speyk

Summary

Jan van Speyk is a human^[1]. Born in Amsterdam^[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1802^[3]. He died in Antwerp^[4]. He died on February 5, 1831^[5]. He worked as a naval lieutenant^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Jan van Speyk's place of birth was Amsterdam^[2].
• Jan van Speyk passed away in Antwerp^[4].
• Jan van Speyk was born on January 31, 1802^[3].
• Jan van Speyk died on February 5, 1831^[5].
• Jan van Speyk held citizenship in United Kingdom of the Netherlands^[8].
• Jan van Speyk's professions included naval lieutenant^[6].
• Jan van Speyk received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class^[9].
• Jan van Speyk is recorded as male^[10].
• Jan van Speyk's instance of is recorded as human^[11].
• Jan van Speyk's military branch is recorded as Royal Netherlands Navy^[12].
• Jan van Speyk's Commons category is recorded as Jan van Speijk^[13].
• Jan van Speyk's military, police or special rank is recorded as luitenant ter zee der 2e klasse oudste categorie^[14].
• Jan van Speyk's family name is recorded as Van Speijk^[15].
• Jan van Speyk's given name is recorded as Jan^[16].
• Jan van Speyk's given name is recorded as Carel^[17].
• Jan van Speyk's given name is recorded as Josephus^[18].
• Jan van Speyk's manner of death is recorded as suicide^[19].
• Jan van Speyk's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[20].
• Jan van Speyk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch^[21].

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Origins and Family

Jan van Speyk's place of birth was Amsterdam^[2]. He was born on January 31, 1802^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Jan van Speyk's professions included naval lieutenant^[6].

Recognition

Jan van Speyk received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class^[9].

Death and Burial

Jan van Speyk died on February 5, 1831^[5]. He died in Antwerp^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jan van Speyk include HNLMS Van Speijk^[22], a frigate^[23]; KRI Slamet Riyadi^[24], a frigate^[25]; and J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse^[26], a lighthouse^[27], in Netherlands^[28], founded in 1834^[29].

Why It Matters

Jan van Speyk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).^[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

Entities named for him include HNLMS Van Speijk^[22], a frigate^[23]; KRI Slamet Riyadi^[24], a frigate^[25]; and J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse^[26], a lighthouse^[27], in Netherlands^[28], founded in 1834^[29].

FAQs

Where was Jan van Speyk born?

Jan van Speyk's place of birth was Amsterdam^[2].

Where did Jan van Speyk die?

Jan van Speyk passed away in Antwerp^[4].

What did Jan van Speyk do for work?

Jan van Speyk worked as naval lieutenant^[6].

What awards did Jan van Speyk receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class^[9].