Willem Nagel

Dutch writer and jurist (1910–1983)
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Summary

Willem Nagel was born on August 25, 1910[1], in Zwolle[2]. He died on July 27, 1983[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a writer[5], jurist[6], university teacher[7], resistance fighter[8], and docent[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Oegstgeest[11]
  • Date of death: July 29, 1983[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[13]
  • Native language: Dutch[14]
  • Occupation: criminologist[15]
  • Employer: Leiden University[16]
  • Award received: Multatuli Award[17], Hendrik de Vries Award[18], Prose prize of the City of Amsterdam[19], Extra prijs van de Jan Campert-stichting[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Willem Nagel[22]
  • Family name: Nagel[23]
  • Given name: Willem[24], Hendrik[25]
  • Pseudonym: J.B. Charles[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[27]
  • Has works in the collection: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[28], Groninger Museum[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]

FAQs

Where was Willem Nagel born?

Willem Nagel's place of birth was Zwolle[2].

Where did Willem Nagel die?

Willem Nagel passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Willem Nagel do for work?

Willem Nagel worked as a writer[5], jurist[6], university teacher[7], resistance fighter[8], and docent[9].

What awards did Willem Nagel receive?

Honors received include Multatuli Award[17], Hendrik de Vries Award[18], Prose prize of the City of Amsterdam[19], and Extra prijs van de Jan Campert-stichting[20].

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Groninger Museum
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  2. 5w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Groninger Museum
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Zwolle
    Pseudonym → J.B. Charles
    Library of congress authority id → n79043836, no2025052882
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