Jan Woltjer
Dutch astronomer (1891-1946)
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Summary
Jan Woltjer was born on August 3, 1891[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on January 28, 1946[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Jan Woltjer[8]
- Child: Lodewijk Woltjer[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Native language: Dutch[11]
- Employer: Leiden University[12]
- Educated at: Leiden University[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Willem de Sitter[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Woltjer[16]
- Given name: Jan[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[18]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[19]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Woltjer include Woltjer[20], a lunar crater[21].
Why It Matters
Jan Woltjer is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
Entities named for him include Woltjer[20], a lunar crater[21].
FAQs
Where was Jan Woltjer born?
Jan Woltjer's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Jan Woltjer die?
Jan Woltjer passed away in Leiden[4].
Who were Jan Woltjer's parents?
Jan Woltjer's father was Jan Woltjer[8].
What did Jan Woltjer do for work?
Jan Woltjer worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Jan Woltjer go to school?
Jan Woltjer was educated at Leiden University[13].