Arent Jan Wensinck

Dutch historian (1882–1939)
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Arent Jan Wensinck

Summary

Arent Jan Wensinck is a human[1]. He was born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2]. He was born on August 7, 1882[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on September 19, 1939[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], orientalist[8], Islamicist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Arent Jan Wensinck was born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was born on August 7, 1882[3].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was born on 1882[12].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck died on September 19, 1939[5].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck died on 1939[13].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Dutch was Arent Jan Wensinck's native language[15].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included historian[6].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included orientalist[8].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck worked as an Islamicist[9].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck worked as an arabist[16].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[17].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[19].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was employed by Leiden University[20].
  • Among Arent Jan Wensinck's employers was Leiden University[21].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[22].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck is recorded as male[24].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's Commons category is recorded as Arent Jan Wensinck[26].
  • Arent Jan Wensinck's family name is recorded as Wensinck[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alphen aan den Rijn[2], Arent Jan Wensinck… Recorded date of birth include August 7, 1882[3] and 1882[12]. Dutch was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], orientalist[8], Islamicist[9], archaeologist[10], and arabist[16]. Employers include Leiden University[18], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31]. Arent Jan Wensinck held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[17].

Recognition

Arent Jan Wensinck received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 19, 1939[5] and 1939[13]. Arent Jan Wensinck passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Arent Jan Wensinck has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Arent Jan Wensinck born?

Arent Jan Wensinck's place of birth was Alphen aan den Rijn[2].

Where did Arent Jan Wensinck die?

Arent Jan Wensinck died in Leiden[4].

What did Arent Jan Wensinck do for work?

Arent Jan Wensinck worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], orientalist[8], Islamicist[9], and archaeologist[10].

What awards did Arent Jan Wensinck receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, university teacher, orientalist +4
    Date of birth → +1882-08-07T00:00:00Z, +1882-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Described by source → al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)
    Name in native language → أرند جان فنسنك
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  3. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, university teacher, orientalist +4
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