Kees Boeke

Dutch activist (1884-1966)

  • Fame44.6
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  • Wikipedia672
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Lived 1884–1966, aged 82
EducatorsEducator
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    11 languages
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  • Era
    1884–1966
    Aged 82
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-07-17

Cornelis "Kees" Boeke was a Dutch reformist educator, Quaker missionary and pacifist. He is best known for his popular essay/book Cosmic View (1957) which presents a seminal view of the universe, from the galactic to the microscopic scale, and which inspired several films.

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