Pieter Geyl
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Summary
Pieter Geyl was born on December 15, 1887[1], in Dordrecht[2]. He died on December 31, 1966[3], in Utrecht[4]. He worked as a historian[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and professor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
- Native language: Dutch[12]
- Position held: full professor[13]
- Employer: Utrecht University[14]
- Educated at: Leiden University[15]
- Award received: P.C. Hooft Award[16], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[18], Commander of the Order of the Crown[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20]
- Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], Dutch East Indies hostages[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Pieter Geyl[24]
- Family name: Geyl[25]
- Given name: Pieter[26], Catharinus[27], Arie[28]
- Work location: Utrecht[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[30]
- Commons Creator page: Pieter Geyl[31]
- Birth name: Pieter Catharinus Arie Geyl[32]
- Name in native language: Pieter Geyl[33]
- Place of detention: Buchenwald concentration camp[34], Kamp Haaren[35]
- Has works in the collection: Museum De Scheper[36]
Why It Matters
Pieter Geyl has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Pieter Geyl born?
Pieter Geyl's place of birth was Dordrecht[2].
Where did Pieter Geyl die?
Pieter Geyl died in Utrecht[4].
What did Pieter Geyl do for work?
Pieter Geyl worked as a historian[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and professor[9].
Where did Pieter Geyl go to school?
Pieter Geyl was educated at Leiden University[15].
What awards did Pieter Geyl receive?
Honors received include P.C. Hooft Award[16], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[18], and Commander of the Order of the Crown[19].