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Tiberius Hemsterhuis

Dutch linguist (1685-1766)

Tiberius Hemsterhuis has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 8, 1685 in Groningen, Netherlands.

Born

January 8, 1685

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: April 7, 1766

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Groningen, Netherlands
Professions
philosopher, historian, university teacher, linguist, classical philologist, humanist, mathematician
Citizenship
Dutch Republic

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: January 8, 1685 (Integrated Authority File) or January 9, 1685 (BnF authorities) or February 1, 1685 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 1, 1685

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

    More about Tiberius Hemsterhuis

    Family

    Child
    François Hemsterhuis

    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Tiberius Hemsterhuis born?

    Tiberius Hemsterhuis was born in Groningen, Netherlands.

    When did Tiberius Hemsterhuis die?

    Tiberius Hemsterhuis died on April 7, 1766.