Johannes van Voorst

Dutch theologian and librarian
Person human Q15449359
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Johannes van Voorst

Summary

Johannes van Voorst is a human[1]. Born in Delft[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1757[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on July 29, 1833[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], church historian[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Johannes van Voorst was born in Delft[2].
  • Johannes van Voorst died in Leiden[4].
  • Johannes van Voorst was born on March 17, 1757[3].
  • Johannes van Voorst died on July 29, 1833[5].
  • Johannes van Voorst held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Johannes van Voorst worked as a librarian[6].
  • Johannes van Voorst worked as a church historian[7].
  • Johannes van Voorst's professions included theologian[8].
  • Johannes van Voorst worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Johannes van Voorst held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].
  • Johannes van Voorst was employed by Leiden University[13].
  • Johannes van Voorst was employed by University of Franeker[14].
  • Johannes van Voorst was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Johannes van Voorst was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Johannes van Voorst was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Johannes van Voorst's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Johannes van Voorst is recorded as male[19].
  • Johannes van Voorst's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johannes van Voorst's Commons category is recorded as Johannes van Voorst[21].
  • Johannes van Voorst's family name is recorded as Voorst[22].
  • Johannes van Voorst's given name is recorded as Johannes[23].
  • Johannes van Voorst's given name is recorded as Joannes[24].
  • Johannes van Voorst's depicted by is recorded as Q114808170[25].
  • Johannes van Voorst's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Delft[2], Johannes van Voorst… he was born on March 17, 1757[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], church historian[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Leiden University[13], a university[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1575[29], headquartered in Leiden[30] and University of Franeker[14], a university[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1585[33], headquartered in Franeker[34]. Johannes van Voorst held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].

Personal Life

Johannes van Voorst's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].

Death and Burial

Johannes van Voorst died on July 29, 1833[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes van Voorst is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Johannes van Voorst born?

Johannes van Voorst's place of birth was Delft[2].

Where did Johannes van Voorst die?

Johannes van Voorst died in Leiden[4].

What did Johannes van Voorst do for work?

Johannes van Voorst worked as librarian[6], church historian[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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