Nicolaas Kuiper
Dutch mathematician (1920–1994)
1920 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch mathematician (1920–1994)
Born
June 28, 1920
Died
1994 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in RotterdamDied in Heteren
1920
Born in Rotterdam (1920-06-28)
1937
EducationStudied at Leiden University (1937–1942)
1971
Positiondirector (1971–1985)
1981
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1985
AwardKnight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
1986
AwardGay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nicolaas Kuiper?+
Nicolaas Kuiper is Dutch mathematician (1920–1994). Born in 1920.
When was Nicolaas Kuiper born?+
Nicolaas Kuiper was born on June 28, 1920.
When did Nicolaas Kuiper die?+
Nicolaas Kuiper died in 1994, at approximately 74 years of age.
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Nicolaas — June 28, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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