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Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern
Dutch linguist and orientalist (1833-1917).
The record
Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern was a Dutch linguist and orientalist. Born on 6 April 1833 in Purworejo, Kern died on 4 July 1917 in Utrecht at the age of 84.
Positions held include full professor (1863) and rector magnificus of Leiden University. Kern studied at Leiden University and Utrecht University. Honours include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern is No. 92,452 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 April 1833, Purworejo
- Died
- 4 July 1917, Utrecht (aged 84)
- Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as
- Linguist, orientalist, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Leiden University, Utrecht University
- Languages
- Dutch
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
30
Was 30 when first full professor (1863).
84
Lived to 84.
6 Apr
Shares a birthday with Raphael and Rafael Correa.
19
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1863–Full professor
- —Rector magnificus of Leiden University
Connections
Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern
- ChildJohan Hendrik Kern
- ChildRudolf Aernoud Kern
Honours and works
Awards
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
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