N. P. van Wyk Louw
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Summary
N. P. van Wyk Louw was born on June 11, 1906[1], in Sutherland[2]. He died on June 18, 1970[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], linguist[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Bismarck von Moltke Louw[11]
- Spouse: Truida Louw[12]
- Child: Peter Louw[13]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[14]
- Employer: University of Amsterdam[15]
- Educated at: University of Cape Town[16]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[17], Order of Ikhamanga in Gold[18]
- Member of: Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Given name: Nicolaas[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Afrikaans[22]
- Sibling: Bismarck von Moltke Louw[23]
- Writing language: Afrikaans[24]
Why It Matters
N. P. van Wyk Louw has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was N. P. van Wyk Louw born?
N. P. van Wyk Louw's place of birth was Sutherland[2].
Where did N. P. van Wyk Louw die?
N. P. van Wyk Louw died in Johannesburg[4].
Who were N. P. van Wyk Louw's parents?
N. P. van Wyk Louw's father was Bismarck von Moltke Louw[11].
Who was N. P. van Wyk Louw married to?
N. P. van Wyk Louw's spouses include Truida Louw[12].
What did N. P. van Wyk Louw do for work?
N. P. van Wyk Louw worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], linguist[8], and literary scholar[9].
Where did N. P. van Wyk Louw go to school?
N. P. van Wyk Louw was educated at University of Cape Town[16].
What awards did N. P. van Wyk Louw receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[17] and Order of Ikhamanga in Gold[18].