Samuel Dresden

Dutch philologist and writer (1914–2002)
Person human Q2117318
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Samuel Dresden

Summary

Samuel Dresden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on August 5, 1914[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on May 6, 2002[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Dresden was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Samuel Dresden passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Samuel Dresden was born on August 5, 1914[3].
  • Samuel Dresden died on May 6, 2002[5].
  • Samuel Dresden held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Dutch was Samuel Dresden's native language[11].
  • Samuel Dresden worked as a philologist[6].
  • Samuel Dresden worked as a writer[7].
  • Samuel Dresden's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Samuel Dresden held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].
  • Among Samuel Dresden's employers was Leiden University[13].
  • Samuel Dresden was employed by Leiden University[14].
  • Among Samuel Dresden's employers was Leiden University[15].
  • Samuel Dresden received the Jan Greshoff Prize[16].
  • Samuel Dresden received the Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs[17].
  • Samuel Dresden received the Q4685680[18].
  • Samuel Dresden received the Busken Huet award[19].
  • Samuel Dresden received the Joost van den Vondel Prize[20].
  • Samuel Dresden received the P.C. Hooft Award[21].
  • Samuel Dresden was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Samuel Dresden is recorded as male[23].
  • Samuel Dresden's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Samuel Dresden's genre is essay[25].
  • Samuel Dresden's Commons category is recorded as Sem Dresden (writer)[26].
  • Samuel Dresden's family name is recorded as Dresden[27].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Dresden was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on August 5, 1914[3]. Dutch was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Leiden University[13], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31]. Samuel Dresden held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Jan Greshoff Prize[16], an award[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1978[34]; Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs[17], a literary award[35], in Netherlands[36]; Q4685680[18], a literary award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1925[39]; Busken Huet award[19], a literary award[40], in Netherlands[41]; Joost van den Vondel Prize[20], a cultural prize[42], in Netherlands[43]; and P.C. Hooft Award[21], a lifetime achievement literary award[44], in Netherlands[45], founded in 1947[46].

Death and Burial

Samuel Dresden died on May 6, 2002[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Dresden is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Dresden born?

Samuel Dresden's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Samuel Dresden die?

Samuel Dresden passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Samuel Dresden do for work?

Samuel Dresden worked as philologist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Samuel Dresden receive?

Honors received include Jan Greshoff Prize[16], Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs[17], Q4685680[18], and Busken Huet award[19].

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  1. [2] . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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