Marcel Kurpershoek

Dutch writer
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Summary

Marcel Kurpershoek was born on May 17, 1949[1], in The Hague[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], university teacher[5], ambassador[6], and arabist[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Mother: Tonny Kurpershoek-Scherft[9]
  • Spouse: Betsy Udink[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
  • Native language: Dutch[12]
  • Employer: Leiden University[13]
  • Educated at: Leiden University[14]
  • Award received: Pro Patria Medal[15], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Given name: Marcel[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[19]

FAQs

Where was Marcel Kurpershoek born?

Marcel Kurpershoek's place of birth was The Hague[2].

Who were Marcel Kurpershoek's parents?

Marcel Kurpershoek's mother was Tonny Kurpershoek-Scherft[9].

Who was Marcel Kurpershoek married to?

Marcel Kurpershoek's spouses include Betsy Udink[10].

What did Marcel Kurpershoek do for work?

Marcel Kurpershoek worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], university teacher[5], ambassador[6], and arabist[7].

Where did Marcel Kurpershoek go to school?

Marcel Kurpershoek was educated at Leiden University[14].

What awards did Marcel Kurpershoek receive?

Honors received include Pro Patria Medal[15] and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . biografieportaal.nl. Retrieved . biografieportaal.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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