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Roelof van Gelder

historian andeditor for NRC Handelsblad, has written many articles about Dutch cultural history, In 1997 he published his thesis 'Het Oost-Indisch avontuur. Duitsers in dienst van de VOC (1600-1800
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Summary

Roelof van Gelder was born on 1948[1]. He has worked as a historian[2], journalist[3], writer[4], and newspaper editor[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[6]
  • Native language: Dutch[7]
  • Educated at: University of Amsterdam[8]
  • Doctoral advisor: Eco Haitsma Mulier[9], Leo Noordegraaf[10]
  • Award received: Libris History Award[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Academic degree: Doctor[13]
  • Family name: van Gelder[14]
  • Given name: Roelof[15]
  • Academic major: arts[16]
  • Described at URL: http://pdrprod.bbaw.de/webfrontend/3-0/index.php?ansicht=persons&cat=1&idProvider=GND&id=172094348[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[18]

FAQs

What did Roelof van Gelder do for work?

Roelof van Gelder worked as a historian[2], journalist[3], writer[4], and newspaper editor[5].

Where did Roelof van Gelder go to school?

Roelof van Gelder was educated at University of Amsterdam[8].

What awards did Roelof van Gelder receive?

Honors received include Libris History Award[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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