Jozef IJsewijn

Belgian classical philologist (1932-1998)
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Jozef IJsewijn was born on December 30, 1932 in Zwijndrecht[1] and died on November 27, 1998 in Leuven[1]. He held Belgian citizenship[2] and worked as a university teacher, classical philologist, and latinist[3]. He received the Francqui Prize and an honorary doctorate from the University of Valencia[4].

Key Facts

  • Born in Zwijndrecht[2].
  • Jozef IJsewijn died in Leuven[4].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was born on December 30, 1932[3].
  • Jozef IJsewijn died on November 27, 1998[5].
  • Jozef IJsewijn is buried at Leuven[10].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was married to Jacqueline Ijsewijn-Jacobs[11].
  • Jozef IJsewijn held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Jozef IJsewijn worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Jozef IJsewijn worked as a latinist[8].
  • Among Jozef IJsewijn's employers was Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[13].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14].
  • Jozef IJsewijn received the Francqui Prize[15].
  • Jozef IJsewijn received the honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[16].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was a member of Academia Latinitati Fovendae[17].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[18].
  • Jozef IJsewijn was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[19].
  • Jozef IJsewijn is recorded as male[20].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's Commons category is recorded as Jozef IJsewijn[22].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[24].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Jozef IJsewijn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zwijndrecht[2], Jozef IJsewijn… he was born on December 30, 1932[3].

Education

Jozef IJsewijn was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], classical philologist[7], and latinist[8]. Jozef IJsewijn was employed by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Francqui Prize[15], a science award[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1933[30] and honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[16], an award[31], in Spain[32].

Personal Life

Jozef IJsewijn was married to Jacqueline Ijsewijn-Jacobs[11].

Death and Burial

Jozef IJsewijn died on November 27, 1998[5]. He died in Leuven[4]. He is buried at Leuven[10].

Why It Matters

Jozef IJsewijn has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jozef IJsewijn born?

Born in Zwijndrecht[2].

Where did Jozef IJsewijn die?

Jozef IJsewijn passed away in Leuven[4].

Who was Jozef IJsewijn married to?

Jozef IJsewijn's spouses include Jacqueline Ijsewijn-Jacobs[11].

What did Jozef IJsewijn do for work?

Jozef IJsewijn worked as university teacher[6], classical philologist[7], and latinist[8].

Where did Jozef IJsewijn go to school?

Jozef IJsewijn was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[14].

What awards did Jozef IJsewijn receive?

Honors received include Francqui Prize[15] and honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . dbnl.org. dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . uv.es. uv.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . CONOR.SI. 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
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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