Hendrik Tollens | |
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Born |
Hendricus Franciscus Caroluszoon Tollens September 24, 1780 Rotterdam |
Died | October 21, 1856 Rijswijk |
Nationality | Netherlands |
Occupation | poet |
Known for | Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932 |
Henricus Franciscus Caroluszoon (Hendrik) Tollens (24 September 1780 – 21 October 1856) was a Dutch poet best known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932.
The Tollens Prize is named after him.