About John Vanderpoel
Lived 1857 – 1911 (aged 53). John Vanderpoel was an American painter.
John Henry Vanderpoel (November 15, 1857 – May 2, 1911), born Johannes (Jan) van der Poel, the seventh of ten children. His mother died in 1867, and in 1869 he emigrated with his father and siblings to the United States.
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Who was John Vanderpoel?
Dutch-American artist, teacher, and writer (1857-1911)
When was John Vanderpoel born?
John Vanderpoel was born on 15 November 1857 in Haarlemmermeer.
When did John Vanderpoel die?
John Vanderpoel died on 2 May 1911 in St. Louis.
What was John Vanderpoel's occupation?
John Vanderpoel was a painter.
What nationality was John Vanderpoel?
John Vanderpoel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Vanderpoel. https://biography.guide/john-vanderpoel/
MLA: "John Vanderpoel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-vanderpoel/.
Chicago: "John Vanderpoel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-vanderpoel/.
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