About Theodorus van Kooten
Lived 1749 – 1813 (aged 63). Theodorus van Kooten was a Dutch politician and university teacher.
Dr. Theodorus van Kooten (Leeuwarden, 22 October 1749 – Bennebroek, 1 February 1813) was a Dutch poet, professor and politician.
Van Kooten was the son of the sexton at Leeuwarden, and amazed all visitors to his father's house by translating randomly selected pieces from the Greek bible into Dutch. Van Kooten became Kampen's rector in 1772. From 1784, he was professor of Latin language and history at the College of Franeker; his students included Adam Nodell, Hendrik van Waardenburg and Herman Bosscha.
Incerti auctoris vulgo Pindari Thebani Epitome Iliadas Homericae, (1806) (with Henricus Weytingh)
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Who was Theodorus van Kooten?
Dutch politician and poet
When was Theodorus van Kooten born?
Theodorus van Kooten was born on 22 October 1749 in Leeuwarden.
When did Theodorus van Kooten die?
Theodorus van Kooten died on 1 February 1813 in Bennebroek.
What was Theodorus van Kooten's occupation?
Theodorus van Kooten was a politician and university teacher.
What nationality was Theodorus van Kooten?
Theodorus van Kooten was Dutch.
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