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Nicolaas Johannes Krom

1883 – 1945

Dutch historian

Historian University teacher Archaeologist

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About Nicolaas Johannes Krom

Lived 1883 – 1945 (aged 61). Nicolaas Johannes Krom was a Dutch historian, university teacher and archaeologist.

Nicolaas Johannes Krom ('s-Hertogenbosch, 5 September 1883 – Leiden, 8 March 1945) was a Dutch orientalist, epigraphist, archaeologist, and an Indonesian early history and traditional culture researcher. One of his works that has long been a reference regarding ancient Indonesian history is Hindoe-Javaansche Geschiedenis.

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Important facts

Born

5 September 1883

Birth century

19th century

Died

8 March 1945, Leiden

Occupation

Historian, university teacher, archaeologist

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Employers

Leiden University, Archaeological Service in the Netherlands East Indies

Also known as

N.J. Krom

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Nicolaas Johannes Krom's

Theodor Wilhelm Engelmann

1843 – 1909

Physiologist

Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolaas Johannes Krom?

Dutch historian (1883-1945)

When was Nicolaas Johannes Krom born?

Nicolaas Johannes Krom was born on 5 September 1883.

When did Nicolaas Johannes Krom die?

Nicolaas Johannes Krom died on 8 March 1945 in Leiden.

What was Nicolaas Johannes Krom's occupation?

Nicolaas Johannes Krom was a historian, university teacher and archaeologist.

What nationality was Nicolaas Johannes Krom?

Nicolaas Johannes Krom was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolaas Johannes Krom

· Wikidata: Q29864811

· DBpedia: Nicolaas Johannes Krom

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