About Hendrik Tollens
Lived 1780 – 1856 (aged 76). Hendrik Tollens was a Dutch poet and writer, known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed.
Henricus Franciscus Caroluszoon (Hendrik) Tollens (24 September 1780 – 31 October 1856) was a Dutch poet best known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932.
The Tollens Prize is named after him.
Works Gedichten (1808) Idyllen en minnezangen (1801–1805) Konstanten: ein Trauerspiel Laatste gedichten (1848–1853) Nieuve gedichten (1821) Romanzen, balladen en legenden (1818) Tafereel van de overwintering der Nederlanders op Nova Zembla in de jaren 1596 en 1597 (1816)
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Who was Hendrik Tollens?
Dutch poet (1780–1856)
When was Hendrik Tollens born?
Hendrik Tollens was born on 24 September 1780 in Rotterdam.
When did Hendrik Tollens die?
Hendrik Tollens died on 21 October 1856 in Rijswijk.
What was Hendrik Tollens's occupation?
Hendrik Tollens was a poet and writer.
What was Hendrik Tollens known for?
Hendrik Tollens was known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed.
What nationality was Hendrik Tollens?
Hendrik Tollens was Dutch.
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