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Gerlof van Vloten

1866 – 1903

Dutch orientalist, translator and writer

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About Gerlof van Vloten

Lived 1866 – 1903 (aged 36). Gerlof van Vloten was a Dutch translator, writer and librarian.

Gerlof van Vloten (1866–1903), was a Dutch orientalist, writer and translator. He was the editor of the 1895 edition of the Arabic encyclopedia Mafātīḥ al-ʿulūm.

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Important facts

Born

7 June 1866

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 March 1903

Occupation

Translator, writer, librarian

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gerlof van Vloten's

Hans Peter Jørgen Julius Thomsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerlof van Vloten?

Dutch orientalist, translator and writer (1866–1903)

When was Gerlof van Vloten born?

Gerlof van Vloten was born on 7 June 1866.

When did Gerlof van Vloten die?

Gerlof van Vloten died on 20 March 1903.

What was Gerlof van Vloten's occupation?

Gerlof van Vloten was a translator, writer and librarian.

What nationality was Gerlof van Vloten?

Gerlof van Vloten was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerlof van Vloten

· Wikidata: Q2565750

· DBpedia: Gerlof van Vloten

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerlof van Vloten. https://biography.guide/gerlof-van-vloten/

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