Johan Huizinga
Dutch cultural historian (1872–1945)
1872 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch cultural historian (1872–1945)
Born
December 7, 1872
Died
1945 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, historian, painter
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in GroningenDied in De Steeg
1872
Born in Groningen (1872-12-07)
1920
AwardD.A. Thiemeprijs
1932
Positionrector magnificus of Leiden University (1932–1933)
1945
Died in De Steeg
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Johan Huizinga was a Dutch historian and one of the founders of modern cultural history.
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Who is Johan Huizinga?+
Johan Huizinga was a Dutch historian and one of the founders of modern cultural history.
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Huizinga born?+
Johan Huizinga was born on December 7, 1872.
When did Johan Huizinga die?+
Johan Huizinga died in 1945, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — December 7, 1872
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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