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Matthijs Siegenbeek

Dutch academic (1774-1854) · Netherlands · On the map · Academics · Died at 80

Matthijs Siegenbeek was a Dutch academic. From 1797 to 1847 he was the first professor of the Dutch language at the University of Leiden. From 1803 he was the member, then secretary, of the head-office of that university's literary faculty. Initially he was a Mennonite voorganger in Dokkum.

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A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026

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Awards

Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude

About this person

Country
Netherlands
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1774 to 1854 · aged 80