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Nicolaas Beets

Nicolaas Beets (1814–1903) was a Dutch poet, translator and theologian.

Also recorded as Hildebrand; Nicolaus Beets; Nikolaos Beets; Nikolaus Beets; Nikolass Beets; N. Beets.

Overview

Also worked under the name Hildebrand.

Born at Haarlem in 1814, died at Utrecht in 1903.

In detail

Nicolaas Beets studied at Leiden University. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Employment is recorded with Utrecht University. Positions recorded include rector of Utrecht University. Membership is recorded of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde.

Work by Nicolaas Beets is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Zutphen, Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen, Regionaal Archief Rivierenland, National Museum Paleis het Loo and Anne Frank House.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nicolaas Beets”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q537100: Nicolaas Beets

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