Edward van de Vendel

Dutch writer
Person human Q1294222
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Edward van de Vendel

Summary

Edward van de Vendel is a human[1]. He was born in Leerdam[2]. He was born on August 1, 1964[3]. He worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], musician[6], translator[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward van de Vendel's place of birth was Leerdam[2].
  • Edward van de Vendel was born on August 1, 1964[3].
  • Edward van de Vendel held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Dutch was Edward van de Vendel's native language[11].
  • Edward van de Vendel worked as a writer[4].
  • Edward van de Vendel worked as a children's writer[5].
  • Edward van de Vendel worked as a musician[6].
  • Edward van de Vendel's professions included translator[7].
  • Edward van de Vendel's professions included teacher[8].
  • Edward van de Vendel's professions included poet[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward van de Vendel is Oliver[13].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Q141523611[14].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Woutertje Pieterse prize[15].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Silver Brush[16].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Glazen Globe[17].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Jenny Smelik-Kiggen Prize[18].
  • Edward van de Vendel received the Gouden Poëziemedaille[19].
  • Edward van de Vendel is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward van de Vendel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward van de Vendel's Commons category is recorded as Edward van de Vendel[22].
  • Edward van de Vendel's family name is recorded as van de Vendel[23].
  • Edward van de Vendel's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward van de Vendel's official website is recorded as http://www.edwardvandevendel.com[25].
  • Edward van de Vendel's work location is recorded as Rotterdam[26].
  • Edward van de Vendel's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leerdam[2], Edward van de Vendel… he was born on August 1, 1964[3]. Dutch was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], musician[6], translator[7], teacher[8], and poet[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward van de Vendel is Oliver[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Q141523611[14]; Woutertje Pieterse prize[15], a literary award[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1988[30]; Silver Brush[16], a design award[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1981[33]; Glazen Globe[17], a young adult literature award[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1987[36]; Jenny Smelik-Kiggen Prize[18], a literary award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1983[39]; and Gouden Poëziemedaille[19], a poetry award[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 2014[42].

Why It Matters

Edward van de Vendel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Edward van de Vendel born?

Edward van de Vendel was born in Leerdam[2].

What did Edward van de Vendel do for work?

Edward van de Vendel worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], musician[6], translator[7], and teacher[8].

What awards did Edward van de Vendel receive?

Honors received include Q141523611[14], Woutertje Pieterse prize[15], Silver Brush[16], and Glazen Globe[17].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Emmakops · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Q141523611, Woutertje Pieterse prize, Silver Brush +12
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q141523611]]"
  2. 6w ago · Symac · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ricochet author id → edward-van-de-vendel
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P5413]]: edward-van-de-vendel, Ricochet ID for authors born after 1940 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/72e01d26b60|details]])"
  3. 15w ago · Symac · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Q141523611, Woutertje Pieterse prize, Silver Brush +12
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q140277670]], prix sorcières ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/6996b9e67c0|details]])"
  4. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, children's writer, musician +4
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31705|batch #31705]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (5)"
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