Philip van der Eijk

British-Dutch classical philologist
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Philip van der Eijk

Summary

Philip van der Eijk is a human[1]. Born in Delft[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1962[3]. He worked as a medical historian[4], classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], literary scholar[7], and historian[8].

Key Facts

  • Philip van der Eijk was born in Delft[2].
  • Philip van der Eijk was born on January 1, 1962[3].
  • Philip van der Eijk held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Philip van der Eijk's professions included medical historian[4].
  • Philip van der Eijk worked as a classical philologist[5].
  • Philip van der Eijk worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Philip van der Eijk's professions included literary scholar[7].
  • Philip van der Eijk's professions included historian[8].
  • Philip van der Eijk's professions included man of letters[10].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was classical philology[11].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was literary studies[12].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was ancient literature[13].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was ancient philosophy[14].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was Christian literature[15].
  • Philip van der Eijk's field of work was history of medicine[16].
  • Philip van der Eijk was employed by Newcastle University[17].
  • Philip van der Eijk was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Philip van der Eijk received the Ausonius Award[19].
  • Philip van der Eijk received the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship[20].
  • Philip van der Eijk was a member of Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Philip van der Eijk was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[22].
  • Philip van der Eijk was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Philip van der Eijk is recorded as male[24].
  • Philip van der Eijk's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Philip van der Eijk's family name is recorded as van der Eijk[26].

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Origins and Family

Philip van der Eijk was born in Delft[2]. He was born on January 1, 1962[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medical historian[4], classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], literary scholar[7], historian[8], and man of letters[10]. Fields of work include classical philology[11], an academic discipline[27]; literary studies[12], an academic discipline[28]; ancient literature[13], a sub-set of literature[29]; ancient philosophy[14]; Christian literature[15], a literary genre[30]; and history of medicine[16], an aspect of history[31]. Employers include Newcastle University[17], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1963[34], headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne[35] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Ausonius Award[19], an award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1998[42] and Alexander von Humboldt Professorship[20], a science award[43], in Germany[44], founded in 2008[45].

FAQs

Where was Philip van der Eijk born?

Born in Delft[2], Philip van der Eijk…

What did Philip van der Eijk do for work?

Philip van der Eijk worked as medical historian[4], classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], literary scholar[7], and historian[8].

What awards did Philip van der Eijk receive?

Honors received include Ausonius Award[19] and Alexander von Humboldt Professorship[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Occupation medical historian, classical philologist, university teacher +3
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    Pontifical university of salamanca id 1394567
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    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 13617473t
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