Hendrik Willem van Loon
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Summary
Hendrik Willem van Loon was born on January 14, 1882[1], in Rotterdam[2]. He died on March 11, 1944[3], in Old Greenwich[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], journalist[7], children's writer[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (839 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: First Congregational Church Cemetery[11]
- Child: Gerard Willem Van Loon[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[13], United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: illustrator[16], cartoonist[17], draftsperson[18]
- Field of work: young adult literature[19]
- Employer: Cornell University[20]
- Educated at: Cornell University[21]
- Notable work: The Story of Mankind[22]
- Award received: Newbery Medal[23]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Hendrik Willem van Loon[26]
- Given name: Hendrik[27], Willem[28]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30], Dutch[31]
- Commons Creator page: Hendrik Willem van Loon[32]
- Name in native language: Hendrik Willem van Loon[33]
- Start of work period: 1913[34]
- End of work period: 1944[35]
Why It Matters
Hendrik Willem van Loon has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Story of Mankind[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was Hendrik Willem van Loon born?
Hendrik Willem van Loon was born in Rotterdam[2].
Where did Hendrik Willem van Loon die?
Hendrik Willem van Loon died in Old Greenwich[4].
What did Hendrik Willem van Loon do for work?
Hendrik Willem van Loon worked as a writer[5], historian[6], journalist[7], children's writer[8], and designer[9].
Where did Hendrik Willem van Loon go to school?
Hendrik Willem van Loon was educated at Cornell University[21].
What awards did Hendrik Willem van Loon receive?
Honors received include Newbery Medal[23].