Gerbrand Bakker

Dutch writer (1962-)
Person human Q330736
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Gerbrand Bakker

Summary

Gerbrand Bakker is a human[1]. Born in Wieringerwaard[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1962[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], translator[6], and gardener[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wieringerwaard[2], Gerbrand Bakker…
  • Gerbrand Bakker was born on April 28, 1962[3].
  • Gerbrand Bakker was born on April 18, 1962[9].
  • Gerbrand Bakker held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Dutch was Gerbrand Bakker's native language[11].
  • Gerbrand Bakker worked as a writer[4].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's professions included journalist[5].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's professions included translator[6].
  • Gerbrand Bakker worked as a gardener[7].
  • Gerbrand Bakker was educated at University of Groningen[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerbrand Bakker is The Twin[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerbrand Bakker is Boven is het stil[14].
  • Gerbrand Bakker received the Gouden Ezelsoor[15].
  • Gerbrand Bakker received the ANV Debutantenprijs[16].
  • Gerbrand Bakker received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17].
  • Gerbrand Bakker was influenced by John Updike[18].
  • Gerbrand Bakker was influenced by J. M. Coetzee[19].
  • Gerbrand Bakker is recorded as male[20].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's Commons category is recorded as Gerbrand Bakker (novelist)[22].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's family name is recorded as Bakker[23].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's given name is recorded as Gerbrand[24].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's official website is recorded as http://www.gerbrandsdingetje.nl[25].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[26].
  • Gerbrand Bakker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerbrand Bakker's place of birth was Wieringerwaard[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 28, 1962[3] and April 18, 1962[9]. Dutch was his native language[11].

Education

Gerbrand Bakker was educated at University of Groningen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], translator[6], and gardener[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Twin[13], a literary work[28] and Boven is het stil[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Gouden Ezelsoor[15], a literary debut award[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1979[31]; ANV Debutantenprijs[16], a literary debut award[32], in Netherlands[33]; and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1892[36].

Why It Matters

Gerbrand Bakker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Gerbrand Bakker born?

Gerbrand Bakker's place of birth was Wieringerwaard[2].

What did Gerbrand Bakker do for work?

Gerbrand Bakker worked as writer[4], journalist[5], translator[6], and gardener[7].

Where did Gerbrand Bakker go to school?

Gerbrand Bakker was educated at University of Groningen[12].

What awards did Gerbrand Bakker receive?

Honors received include Gouden Ezelsoor[15], ANV Debutantenprijs[16], and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl. zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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