Willem Hovy

Dutch politician and brewer (1840-1915)
Person human Q5110017
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Willem Hovy

Summary

Willem Hovy is a human[1]. Born in Beverwijk[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1840[3]. He died in Zeist[4]. He died on February 27, 1915[5]. He worked as a politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Willem Hovy was born in Beverwijk[2].
  • Willem Hovy passed away in Zeist[4].
  • Willem Hovy was born on July 17, 1840[3].
  • Willem Hovy died on February 27, 1915[5].
  • Willem Hovy's father was Hendrik Hovy[9].
  • Willem Hovy's mother was Elisabeth van Vollenhoven[10].
  • Willem Hovy was married to Pauline Geertrui Tutein Nothenius[11].
  • A child of Willem Hovy was Emilie Pauline Hovy[12].
  • A child of Willem Hovy was Pauline Cornelie Henriëtte Hovy[13].
  • A child of Willem Hovy was M.W. Rutgers-Hovy[14].
  • A child of Willem Hovy was Hendrik Willem Hovy[15].
  • Willem Hovy held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[16].
  • Dutch was Willem Hovy's native language[17].
  • Willem Hovy worked as a politician[6].
  • Willem Hovy's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Willem Hovy's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Willem Hovy held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[18].
  • Willem Hovy held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[19].
  • Willem Hovy held the position of municipal councillor of Amsterdam[20].
  • Willem Hovy held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[21].
  • Among Willem Hovy's employers was Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[22].
  • Willem Hovy received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23].
  • Willem Hovy's religion is recorded as Walloon church[24].
  • Willem Hovy's religion is recorded as Continental Reformed Protestantism[25].
  • Willem Hovy is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Willem Hovy was born in Beverwijk[2]. He was born on July 17, 1840[3]. His father was Hendrik Hovy[9]. His mother was Elisabeth van Vollenhoven[10]. Dutch was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Willem Hovy's employers was Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[22]. Positions held include member of the Senate of the Netherlands[18], a position[27], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[28] and municipal councillor of Amsterdam[20].

Recognition

Willem Hovy received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23].

Personal Life

Among Willem Hovy's spouses was Pauline Geertrui Tutein Nothenius[11]. Children include Emilie Pauline Hovy[12], 1867–1944[29]; Pauline Cornelie Henriëtte Hovy[13], 1884–1967[30]; M.W. Rutgers-Hovy[14], a university teacher[31], 1877–1981[32]; and Hendrik Willem Hovy[15], a politician[33], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[34]. Religious affiliations include Walloon church[24], in Netherlands[35] and Continental Reformed Protestantism[25], a religious denomination[36]. He was affiliated with the Anti-Revolutionary Party[37].

Death and Burial

Willem Hovy died on February 27, 1915[5]. He died in Zeist[4].

FAQs

Where was Willem Hovy born?

Willem Hovy's place of birth was Beverwijk[2].

Where did Willem Hovy die?

Willem Hovy passed away in Zeist[4].

Who were Willem Hovy's parents?

Willem Hovy's father was Hendrik Hovy[9]. Willem Hovy's mother was Elisabeth van Vollenhoven[10].

Who was Willem Hovy married to?

Willem Hovy's spouses include Pauline Geertrui Tutein Nothenius[11].

What did Willem Hovy do for work?

Willem Hovy worked as politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Willem Hovy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Onze Afgevaardigden (1905). wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [37] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Onze Afgevaardigden (1905). wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, entrepreneur, university teacher
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