Multatuli

Dutch author (1820-1887)
Person human Q154211
Multatuli
César Mitkiewicz · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Multatuli

Summary

Multatuli is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on March 2, 1820[3]. He died in Ingelheim am Rhein[4]. He died on February 19, 1887[5]. He worked as a writer[6], civil servant[7], and colonial administrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Multatuli's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Multatuli was born in Korsjespoortsteeg 20[10].
  • Multatuli died in Ingelheim am Rhein[4].
  • Multatuli was born on March 2, 1820[3].
  • Multatuli was born on 1820[11].
  • Multatuli died on February 19, 1887[5].
  • Multatuli died on 1887[12].
  • Burial took place at Westerveld[13].
  • Among Multatuli's spouses was Everdine Hubertine van Wijnbergen[14].
  • Among Multatuli's spouses was Mimi Hamminck Schepel[15].
  • A child of Multatuli was Pieter Jan Constant Eduard Douwes Dekker[16].
  • A child of Multatuli was Elisabeth Agnes Everdina Douwes Dekker[17].
  • Multatuli held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[18].
  • Multatuli held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Dutch was Multatuli's native language[20].
  • Multatuli worked as a writer[6].
  • Multatuli's professions included civil servant[7].
  • Multatuli's professions included colonial administrator[8].
  • Multatuli's field of work was belletristic literature[21].
  • Multatuli's education included a stint at Barlaeus Gymnasium[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Multatuli is Max Havelaar[23].
  • Multatuli is recorded as male[24].
  • Multatuli's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Multatuli is part of Canon of Dutch Literature[26].
  • Multatuli's Commons category is recorded as Multatuli[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Amsterdam[2], a city[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1300[30] and Korsjespoortsteeg 20[10], a building with clock gable[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1700[33]. Recorded date of birth include March 2, 1820[3] and 1820[11]. Dutch was Multatuli's native language[20].

Education

Multatuli was educated at Barlaeus Gymnasium[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], civil servant[7], and colonial administrator[8]. Multatuli's field of work was belletristic literature[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Multatuli is Max Havelaar[23]. Things named for him include Multatuli Award[34], a literary award[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1972[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Everdine Hubertine van Wijnbergen[14], a correspondent[38], 1819–1874[39], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[40] and Mimi Hamminck Schepel[15], a writer[41], 1839–1930[42], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[43]. Children include Pieter Jan Constant Eduard Douwes Dekker[16], 1854–1930[44] and Elisabeth Agnes Everdina Douwes Dekker[17], 1857–1933[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 19, 1887[5] and 1887[12]. Multatuli passed away in Ingelheim am Rhein[4]. He is buried at Westerveld[13].

Why It Matters

Multatuli ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Max Havelaar[48], a literary work[49]. Entities named for him include Multatuli Award[34], a literary award[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1972[37].

FAQs

Where was Multatuli born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Multatuli…

Where did Multatuli die?

Multatuli passed away in Ingelheim am Rhein[4].

Who was Multatuli married to?

Multatuli's spouses include Everdine Hubertine van Wijnbergen[14] and Mimi Hamminck Schepel[15].

What did Multatuli do for work?

Multatuli worked as writer[6], civil servant[7], and colonial administrator[8].

Where did Multatuli go to school?

Multatuli was educated at Barlaeus Gymnasium[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Dutch National Monument List. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . literairgent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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