Jaap Bakema

Dutch modernist architect (1914–1981)
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Jaap Bakema

Summary

Jaap Bakema is a human[1]. He was born in Groningen[2]. He was born on March 8, 1914[3]. He passed away in Rotterdam[4]. He died on February 20, 1981[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jaap Bakema was born in Groningen[2].
  • Jaap Bakema died in Rotterdam[4].
  • Jaap Bakema was born on March 8, 1914[3].
  • Jaap Bakema was born on March 3, 1914[10].
  • Jaap Bakema was born on January 1, 1914[11].
  • Jaap Bakema died on February 20, 1981[5].
  • Jaap Bakema was married to Sia Bakema[12].
  • A child of Jaap Bakema was Brita Bakema[13].
  • Jaap Bakema held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Dutch was Jaap Bakema's native language[15].
  • Jaap Bakema's professions included architect[6].
  • Jaap Bakema's professions included designer[7].
  • Jaap Bakema worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Jaap Bakema's employers was Delft University of Technology[16].
  • Among Jaap Bakema's employers was Delft University of Technology[17].
  • Jaap Bakema received the Rome Prize[18].
  • Jaap Bakema was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[19].
  • Jaap Bakema is recorded as male[20].
  • Jaap Bakema's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jaap Bakema's Commons category is recorded as Jaap Bakema[22].
  • Jaap Bakema's archives at is recorded as Nieuwe Instituut[23].
  • Jaap Bakema's family name is recorded as Bakema[24].
  • Jaap Bakema's given name is recorded as Jakob[25].
  • Jaap Bakema's given name is recorded as Jacob[26].
  • Jaap Bakema's described at URL is recorded as http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1443-bakema-jacob-berend[27].

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Origins and Family

Jaap Bakema's place of birth was Groningen[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 8, 1914[3], March 3, 1914[10], and January 1, 1914[11]. Dutch was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Delft University of Technology[16], an institute of technology[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Delft[31].

Recognition

Jaap Bakema received the Rome Prize[18].

Personal Life

Jaap Bakema was married to Sia Bakema[12]. A child of him was Brita Bakema[13].

Death and Burial

Jaap Bakema died on February 20, 1981[5]. He passed away in Rotterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Jaap Bakema ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jaap Bakema born?

Jaap Bakema's place of birth was Groningen[2].

Where did Jaap Bakema die?

Jaap Bakema passed away in Rotterdam[4].

Who was Jaap Bakema married to?

Jaap Bakema's spouses include Sia Bakema[12].

What did Jaap Bakema do for work?

Jaap Bakema worked as architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Jaap Bakema receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1914-03-08T00:00:00Z, +1914-03-03T00:00:00Z, +1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Employer Delft University of Technology, Delft University of Technology
    Occupation architect, designer, university teacher
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