Stijn Streuvels

Belgian writer (1871–1969)
Person human Q175669
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Stijn Streuvels

Summary

Stijn Streuvels is a human[1]. He was born in Heule[2]. He was born on October 3, 1871[3]. He died in Ingooigem[4]. He died on August 15, 1969[5]. He worked as a writer[6], baker[7], screenwriter[8], translator[9], and photographer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Stijn Streuvels was born in Heule[2].
  • Stijn Streuvels died in Ingooigem[4].
  • Stijn Streuvels was born on October 3, 1871[3].
  • Stijn Streuvels was born on October 4, 1871[12].
  • Stijn Streuvels was born on October 1, 1871[13].
  • Stijn Streuvels died on August 15, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Ingooigem[14].
  • Stijn Streuvels's father was Camille Lateur[15].
  • Stijn Streuvels's mother was Louise Gezelle[16].
  • Among Stijn Streuvels's spouses was Alida Maria Philomena Staelens[17].
  • A child of Stijn Streuvels was Paul Lateur[18].
  • Stijn Streuvels held citizenship in Belgium[19].
  • Dutch was Stijn Streuvels's native language[20].
  • Stijn Streuvels's professions included writer[6].
  • Stijn Streuvels worked as a baker[7].
  • Stijn Streuvels worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Stijn Streuvels's professions included translator[9].
  • Stijn Streuvels's professions included photographer[10].
  • Stijn Streuvels's professions included exlibrist[21].
  • Stijn Streuvels's field of work was literary activity[22].
  • Stijn Streuvels's field of work was translating activity[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Stijn Streuvels is The Flax Field[24].
  • Stijn Streuvels received the Dutch Literature Prize[25].
  • Stijn Streuvels received the Q2515048[26].
  • Stijn Streuvels received the honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[27].

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Origins and Family

Stijn Streuvels was born in Heule[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1871[3], October 4, 1871[12], and October 1, 1871[13]. His father was Camille Lateur[15]. His mother was Louise Gezelle[16]. Dutch was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], baker[7], screenwriter[8], translator[9], photographer[10], and exlibrist[21]. Fields of work include literary activity[22] and translating activity[23].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Stijn Streuvels is The Flax Field[24]. Things named for him include 12481 Streuvels[28], an asteroid[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Dutch Literature Prize[25], a lifetime achievement literary award[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1956[32]; Q2515048[26], a literary award[33], in Netherlands[34]; honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[27], an award[35], in South Africa[36]; honorary doctor of the University of Münster[37], an award[38], in Germany[39]; Literature Prize of the Flemish Provinces[40], a literary award[41], in Belgium[42]; and Knight of the Order of Leopold[43], a grade of an order[44], in Belgium[45].

Personal Life

Among Stijn Streuvels's spouses was Alida Maria Philomena Staelens[17]. A child of him was Paul Lateur[18].

Death and Burial

Stijn Streuvels died on August 15, 1969[5]. He died in Ingooigem[4]. He is buried at Ingooigem[14].

Why It Matters

Stijn Streuvels has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include 12481 Streuvels[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Stijn Streuvels born?

Born in Heule[2], Stijn Streuvels…

Where did Stijn Streuvels die?

Stijn Streuvels passed away in Ingooigem[4].

Who were Stijn Streuvels's parents?

Stijn Streuvels's father was Camille Lateur[15]. Stijn Streuvels's mother was Louise Gezelle[16].

Who was Stijn Streuvels married to?

Stijn Streuvels's spouses include Alida Maria Philomena Staelens[17].

What did Stijn Streuvels do for work?

Stijn Streuvels worked as writer[6], baker[7], screenwriter[8], translator[9], and photographer[10].

What awards did Stijn Streuvels receive?

Honors received include Dutch Literature Prize[25], Q2515048[26], honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[27], and honorary doctor of the University of Münster[37].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . EB-12 / Streuvels, Stijn. gw.geneanet.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . standbeelden.be. standbeelden.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [37] . wikidata.org.
  22. [40] . wikidata.org.
  23. [43] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . EB-12 / Streuvels, Stijn. wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [24] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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