Jacques Presser

Dutch historian (1899–1970)
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Summary

Jacques Presser was born on February 24, 1899[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on April 30, 1970[3], in Bergen aan Zee[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Amsterdam[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
  • Native language: Dutch[13]
  • Occupation: prose writer[14], biographer[15]
  • Employer: University of Amsterdam[16]
  • Educated at: University of Amsterdam[17]
  • Award received: Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs[18], Bijzondere prijs van de Jan Campert-Stichting[19], Lucy B. en C.W. van der Hoogt award[20]
  • Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Jacques Presser[23]
  • Family name: Presser[24]
  • Given name: Jacques[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[26]
  • Name in native language: Jacques Presser[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]

Why It Matters

Jacques Presser has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Presser born?

Jacques Presser's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Jacques Presser die?

Jacques Presser died in Bergen aan Zee[4].

What did Jacques Presser do for work?

Jacques Presser worked as a poet[5], writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Jacques Presser go to school?

Jacques Presser was educated at University of Amsterdam[17].

What awards did Jacques Presser receive?

Honors received include Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs[18], Bijzondere prijs van de Jan Campert-Stichting[19], and Lucy B. en C.W. van der Hoogt award[20].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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