About Elisabeth Mooij
Lived 1712 – 1759 (aged 46–47). Elisabeth Mooij was a Dutch actor.
Elisabeth Mooij, also known by her married name Elisabeth Ghijben (Amsterdam, 1712 – Amsterdam, 1759), was a Dutch actress. She was among the biggest stars in the Netherlands in her time.
Biography Elisabeth Mooij was the daughter of the wine maker Willem Mooij and Sara Ledeboer. In 1731, she married the oyster dealer Robbert Ghijben and together they had three sons and two daughters but two sons died at a young age. and Elizabeth's granddaughter, Cornelia Bouhon, carried on the family tradition as a performer at the Schouwburg theater for at least 30 years.
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Who was Elisabeth Mooij?
Dutch actress
When was Elisabeth Mooij born?
Elisabeth Mooij was born in 1712 in Amsterdam.
When did Elisabeth Mooij die?
Elisabeth Mooij died in 1759 in Amsterdam.
What was Elisabeth Mooij's occupation?
Elisabeth Mooij was an actor.
What nationality was Elisabeth Mooij?
Elisabeth Mooij was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elisabeth Mooij. https://biography.guide/elisabeth-mooij/
MLA: "Elisabeth Mooij." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elisabeth-mooij/.
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