Hendrik Tollens
Dutch poet (1780–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henricus Franciscus Caroluszoon (Hendrik) Tollens (24 September 1780 – 31 October 1856) was a Dutch poet best known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932.
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Hendrik Tollens | |
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Born | Hendricus Franciscus Caroluszoon Tollens 24 September 1780 |
Died | 31 October 1856 (1856-11-01) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Dutch |
Occupation | poet |
Known for | Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932 |
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The Tollens Prize is named after him.