About Willem de Vos
Born 1954. Willem de Vos is a Dutch microbiologist, professor, university teacher, writer and teacher.
Willem M. de Vos (born 30 October 1954, in Apeldoorn) is a Dutch academic and microbiologist. He studied for his PhD at the University of Groningen. He is notable for winning the Spinozapremie in 2008. De Vos is currently serving as an Academy Professor for the Academy of Finland.
Since 2009 De Vos is member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Who is Willem de Vos?
Dutch academic and microbiologist
When was Willem de Vos born?
Willem de Vos was born on 30 October 1954 in Apeldoorn.
What is Willem de Vos's occupation?
Willem de Vos is a microbiologist, professor, university teacher, writer and teacher.
What nationality is Willem de Vos?
Willem de Vos is Dutch.
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· DBpedia: Willem Meindert de Vos
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