Johan Hendrik van Dale
Dutch teacher, lexicographer and archivist (1828–1872)
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Summary
Johan Hendrik van Dale was born on February 15, 1828[1], in Sluis[2]. He died on May 19, 1872[3], in Sluis[4]. He worked as a teacher[5], lexicographer[6], archivist[7], and linguist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sluis[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
- Native language: Dutch[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Johan Hendrik van Dale[14]
- Cause of death: smallpox[15]
- Family name: Van Dale[16]
- Given name: Johan[17]
- Manner of death: natural causes[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[19]
- Sibling: Levina van Dale[20]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Other letters from Guido Gezelle[21]
Why It Matters
Johan Hendrik van Dale is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Johan Hendrik van Dale born?
Johan Hendrik van Dale was born in Sluis[2].
Where did Johan Hendrik van Dale die?
Johan Hendrik van Dale passed away in Sluis[4].
What did Johan Hendrik van Dale do for work?
Johan Hendrik van Dale worked as a teacher[5], lexicographer[6], archivist[7], and linguist[8].