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Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan

1883 – 1958

Dutch biologist

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About Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan

Lived 1883 – 1958 (aged 75). Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan was a Dutch ethologist, zoologist and art historian.

Johan(nes) Abraham Bierens de Haan (March 17, 1883 – June 13, 1958) was a Dutch biologist and ethologist. He was a founder of the study of animal psychology.

He was born in Haarlem, and died in Siena, Italy.

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Important facts

Born

17 March 1883, Haarlem

Birth century

19th century

Died

13 June 1958, Siena

Occupation

Ethologist, zoologist, art historian

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

Utrecht University

Employers

University of Amsterdam

Also known as

Johan Bierens de Haan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan's

Theodor Wilhelm Engelmann

1843 – 1909

Physiologist

Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan?

Dutch biologist

When was Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan born?

Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan was born on 17 March 1883 in Haarlem.

When did Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan die?

Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan died on 13 June 1958 in Siena.

What was Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan's occupation?

Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan was an ethologist, zoologist and art historian.

What nationality was Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan?

Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan

· Wikidata: Q323476

· DBpedia: Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan

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