Willem Frederik Hermans
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Summary
Willem Frederik Hermans was born on September 1, 1921[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on April 27, 1995[3], in Utrecht[4]. He worked as a writer[5], translator[6], photographer[7], university teacher[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Utrecht[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1921[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1995[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[14]
- Native language: Dutch[15]
- Ethnic group: Dutch[16]
- Occupation: geographer[17], graphic designer[18], watercolorist[19], collagist[20], novelist[21], pen drawer[22]
- Employer: University of Groningen[23]
- Educated at: University of Amsterdam[24], Barlaeus Gymnasium[25]
- Notable work: The Darkroom of Damocles[26]
- Award received: P.C. Hooft Award[27], Dutch Literature Prize[28], Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[29], Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[30], Busken Huet award[31], Essayprijs van de gemeente Amsterdam[32], honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[33], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Part of: Canon of Dutch Literature[36]
- Commons category: Willem Frederik Hermans[37]
- Family name: Hermans[38]
- Given name: Willem[39], Frederik[40]
- Pseudonym: Age Bijkaart[41], Pater Frater B.I.M. Boefjes O.F.M.[42], G. van Grijnen[43], W.F. Hermans-Bernards[44], Dirk Hosselaar[45], Camille Houckaert[46], Fjodor Klondyke[47], OAS[48], Pater Anastase Prudhomme S.J.[49], Sita van de Wissel[50], L.A. de Witt[51], Prof. Dr. B.J.O. Zomerplaag[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Willem Frederik Hermans include 12175 Wimhermans[53], an asteroid[54].
Why It Matters
Willem Frederik Hermans has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include 12175 Wimhermans[53], an asteroid[54].
FAQs
Where was Willem Frederik Hermans born?
Willem Frederik Hermans's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Willem Frederik Hermans die?
Willem Frederik Hermans died in Utrecht[4].
What did Willem Frederik Hermans do for work?
Willem Frederik Hermans worked as a writer[5], translator[6], photographer[7], university teacher[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Willem Frederik Hermans go to school?
Willem Frederik Hermans was educated at University of Amsterdam[24] and Barlaeus Gymnasium[25].
What awards did Willem Frederik Hermans receive?
Honors received include P.C. Hooft Award[27], Dutch Literature Prize[28], Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[29], and Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[30].