Tijs Goldschmidt

Dutch writer and biologist (born 1953)
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Tijs Goldschmidt

Summary

Tijs Goldschmidt is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1953[3]. He worked as a writer[4], zoologist[5], biologist[6], and researcher[7].

Key Facts

  • Tijs Goldschmidt's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt was born on January 30, 1953[3].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[8].
  • Dutch was Tijs Goldschmidt's native language[9].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt worked as a writer[4].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's professions included zoologist[5].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's professions included biologist[6].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's professions included researcher[7].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's field of work was evolutionary biology[10].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's education included a stint at Leiden University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Tijs Goldschmidt is Darwins hofvijver[12].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt received the Eureka Prize for Science Communication[13].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt received the Jan Hanlo Essayprize[14].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt received the Jan Hanlo Essayprijs Groot[15].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt received the Jan Wolkers Prize[16].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt received the P.C. Hooft Award[17].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt is recorded as male[18].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's Commons category is recorded as Tijs Goldschmidt[20].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's family name is recorded as Goldschmidt[22].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's given name is recorded as Tijs[23].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's described at URL is recorded as https://v2.nl/people/tijs-goldschmidt/[24].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's described by source is recorded as V2 archive[25].
  • Tijs Goldschmidt's nominated for is recorded as Boekenbon Literatureprize[26].

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Origins and Family

Tijs Goldschmidt was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 30, 1953[3]. Dutch was his native language[9].

Education

Tijs Goldschmidt's education included a stint at Leiden University[11]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], zoologist[5], biologist[6], and researcher[7]. Tijs Goldschmidt's field of work was evolutionary biology[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tijs Goldschmidt is Darwins hofvijver[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Eureka Prize for Science Communication[13], an award[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1991[29]; Jan Hanlo Essayprize[14], a group of awards[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1999[32]; Jan Hanlo Essayprijs Groot[15], an essay award[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1999[35]; Jan Wolkers Prize[16], an award[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 2013[38]; and P.C. Hooft Award[17], a lifetime achievement literary award[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1947[41].

FAQs

Where was Tijs Goldschmidt born?

Tijs Goldschmidt's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

What did Tijs Goldschmidt do for work?

Tijs Goldschmidt worked as writer[4], zoologist[5], biologist[6], and researcher[7].

Where did Tijs Goldschmidt go to school?

Tijs Goldschmidt was educated at Leiden University[11].

What awards did Tijs Goldschmidt receive?

Honors received include Eureka Prize for Science Communication[13], Jan Hanlo Essayprize[14], Jan Hanlo Essayprijs Groot[15], and Jan Wolkers Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . v2.nl. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . V2 archive. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . V2 archive. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . rijksakademie.nl. Retrieved . rijksakademie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . v2.nl. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of the Netherlands
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    Place of birth Amsterdam
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