Willem Frederik Hermans
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Willem Frederik Hermans
Summary
Willem Frederik Hermans is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1921[3]. He passed away in Utrecht[4]. He died on April 27, 1995[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], photographer[8], university teacher[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,273 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Willem Frederik Hermans's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
- Willem Frederik Hermans died in Utrecht[4].
- Willem Frederik Hermans passed away in Utrecht[12].
- Willem Frederik Hermans was born on September 1, 1921[3].
- Willem Frederik Hermans was born on January 1, 1921[13].
- Willem Frederik Hermans died on April 27, 1995[5].
- Willem Frederik Hermans died on January 1, 1995[14].
- Willem Frederik Hermans held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
- Dutch was Willem Frederik Hermans's native language[16].
- Willem Frederik Hermans is identified as part of the Dutch ethnic group[17].
- Willem Frederik Hermans's professions included writer[6].
- Willem Frederik Hermans worked as a translator[7].
- Willem Frederik Hermans's professions included photographer[8].
- Willem Frederik Hermans worked as a university teacher[9].
- Willem Frederik Hermans's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Willem Frederik Hermans's professions included geographer[18].
- Willem Frederik Hermans was employed by University of Groningen[19].
- Willem Frederik Hermans's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[20].
- Willem Frederik Hermans was educated at Barlaeus Gymnasium[21].
- A notable work attributed to Willem Frederik Hermans is The Darkroom of Damocles[22].
- Willem Frederik Hermans received the P.C. Hooft Award[23].
- Willem Frederik Hermans received the Dutch Literature Prize[24].
- Willem Frederik Hermans received the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[25].
- Willem Frederik Hermans received the Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[26].
- Willem Frederik Hermans received the Busken Huet award[27].
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Origins and Family
Willem Frederik Hermans was born in Amsterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 1, 1921[3] and January 1, 1921[13]. He is identified as part of the Dutch ethnic group[17]. Dutch was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Amsterdam[20], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1632[30], headquartered in Amsterdam[31] and Barlaeus Gymnasium[21], a Gymnasium[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1885[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], photographer[8], university teacher[9], screenwriter[10], and geographer[18]. Willem Frederik Hermans was employed by University of Groningen[19].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Willem Frederik Hermans is The Darkroom of Damocles[22]. Things named for him include 12175 Wimhermans[35], an asteroid[36].
Recognition
Awards received include P.C. Hooft Award[23], a lifetime achievement literary award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1947[39]; Dutch Literature Prize[24], a lifetime achievement literary award[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1956[42]; Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[25], an award[43], in Netherlands[44], founded in 1978[45]; Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[26], a literary award[46], in Netherlands[47], founded in 1949[48]; Busken Huet award[27], a literary award[49], in Netherlands[50]; and Essayprijs van de gemeente Amsterdam[51], an essay award[52], in Netherlands[53].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 27, 1995[5] and January 1, 1995[14]. Recorded place of death include Utrecht[4], a municipality of the Netherlands[54], in Netherlands[55].
Why It Matters
Willem Frederik Hermans ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,273 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include 12175 Wimhermans[35], an asteroid[36].
FAQs
Where was Willem Frederik Hermans born?
Born in Amsterdam[2], Willem Frederik Hermans…
Where did Willem Frederik Hermans die?
Willem Frederik Hermans died in Utrecht[4].
What did Willem Frederik Hermans do for work?
Willem Frederik Hermans worked as writer[6], translator[7], photographer[8], university teacher[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Willem Frederik Hermans go to school?
Willem Frederik Hermans was educated at University of Amsterdam[20] and Barlaeus Gymnasium[21].
What awards did Willem Frederik Hermans receive?
Honors received include P.C. Hooft Award[23], Dutch Literature Prize[24], Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[25], and Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[26].