Marcel van Dam

Dutch politician, columnist and television presenter
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Marcel van Dam

Summary

Marcel van Dam is a human[1]. He was born in Utrecht[2]. He was born on January 30, 1938[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4], politician[5], presenter[6], sociologist[7], and jury[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marcel van Dam was born in Utrecht[2].
  • Marcel van Dam was born on January 30, 1938[3].
  • Marcel van Dam held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Marcel van Dam's professions included television presenter[4].
  • Marcel van Dam's professions included politician[5].
  • Marcel van Dam worked as a presenter[6].
  • Marcel van Dam's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Marcel van Dam worked as a jury[8].
  • Marcel van Dam worked as a columnist[11].
  • Marcel van Dam was educated at Utrecht University[12].
  • Marcel van Dam received the Zilveren Nipkowschijf[13].
  • Marcel van Dam is recorded as male[14].
  • Marcel van Dam's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Marcel van Dam was affiliated with the Labour Party[16].
  • Marcel van Dam's Commons category is recorded as Marcel van Dam[17].
  • Marcel van Dam's family name is recorded as van Dam[18].
  • Marcel van Dam's given name is recorded as Marcel[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Utrecht[2], Marcel van Dam… he was born on January 30, 1938[3].

Education

Marcel van Dam's education included a stint at Utrecht University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[4], politician[5], presenter[6], sociologist[7], jury[8], and columnist[11].

Recognition

Marcel van Dam received the Zilveren Nipkowschijf[13].

Personal Life

Marcel van Dam was affiliated with the Labour Party[16].

Why It Matters

Marcel van Dam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Marcel van Dam born?

Born in Utrecht[2], Marcel van Dam…

What did Marcel van Dam do for work?

Marcel van Dam worked as television presenter[4], politician[5], presenter[6], sociologist[7], and jury[8].

Where did Marcel van Dam go to school?

Marcel van Dam was educated at Utrecht University[12].

What awards did Marcel van Dam receive?

Honors received include Zilveren Nipkowschijf[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 9d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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