Theo van Boven
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Summary
Theo van Boven is a human[1]. Born in Voorburg[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1934[3]. He died in Maastricht[4]. He died on May 9, 2026[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Voorburg[2].
- Theo van Boven passed away in Maastricht[4].
- Theo van Boven was born on May 6, 1934[3].
- Theo van Boven was born on May 26, 1934[9].
- Theo van Boven died on May 9, 2026[5].
- Theo van Boven held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
- Dutch was Theo van Boven's native language[11].
- Theo van Boven's professions included university teacher[6].
- Theo van Boven's professions included jurist[7].
- Theo van Boven held the position of United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture[12].
- Theo van Boven held the position of Cleveringa chair[13].
- Among Theo van Boven's employers was University of Amsterdam[14].
- Theo van Boven was employed by Maastricht University[15].
- Among Theo van Boven's employers was Leiden University[16].
- Theo van Boven's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
- Theo van Boven received the Wateler Peace Prize[18].
- Theo van Boven received the Light of Truth Award[19].
- Theo van Boven received the Right Livelihood Award[20].
- Theo van Boven received the Order of Orange-Nassau[21].
- Theo van Boven received the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[22].
- Theo van Boven received the Order of the Liberator General San Martín[23].
- Theo van Boven is recorded as male[24].
- Theo van Boven's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Theo van Boven supervised Fons Coomans as a doctoral student[26].
- Theo van Boven's Commons category is recorded as Theo van Boven[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Voorburg[2], Theo van Boven… Recorded date of birth include May 6, 1934[3] and May 26, 1934[9]. Dutch was his native language[11].
Education
Theo van Boven's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and jurist[7]. Employers include University of Amsterdam[14], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1632[30], headquartered in Amsterdam[31]; Maastricht University[15], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1976[34], headquartered in Maastricht[35]; and Leiden University[16], a university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1575[38], headquartered in Leiden[39]. Positions held include United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture[12], a position[40] and Cleveringa chair[13]. Theo van Boven supervised Fons Coomans as a doctoral student[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Wateler Peace Prize[18], a peace award[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1927[43]; Light of Truth Award[19], an award[44]; Right Livelihood Award[20], a politics award[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1980[47]; Order of Orange-Nassau[21], an order of chivalry[48], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[49], founded in 1892[50]; Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[22], an order[51], in Chile[52], founded in 1956[53]; and Order of the Liberator General San Martín[23], an order[54], in Argentina[55], founded in 1943[56].
Death and Burial
Theo van Boven died on May 9, 2026[5]. He passed away in Maastricht[4].
Why It Matters
Theo van Boven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Theo van Boven born?
Born in Voorburg[2].
Where did Theo van Boven die?
Theo van Boven passed away in Maastricht[4].
What did Theo van Boven do for work?
Theo van Boven worked as university teacher[6] and jurist[7].
Where did Theo van Boven go to school?
Theo van Boven was educated at Leiden University[17].
What awards did Theo van Boven receive?
Honors received include Wateler Peace Prize[18], Light of Truth Award[19], Right Livelihood Award[20], and Order of Orange-Nassau[21].