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Johan Huizinga

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Johan Huizinga

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Also known as J. Huizinga, Huizinga, Professor Dr. Johan Huizinga, Johan Huizing

professore universitario

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Johan Huizinga was a Dutch cultural historian (1872–1945) who fundamentally shaped how scholars study human culture and society. His influential works, particularly on the role of play and competition in civilization, changed the way historians and academics understand culture beyond just politics and economics.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Johan
Gender
male
Place of birth
Groningen
Place of death
De Steeg
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
German
Native language
Dutch
Notable work
Homo Ludens
Field of work
anthropology
Image
Johan-huizinga1.jpg
Work location
Leiden
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Commons category
Johan Huizinga
date of birth
1872-12-07
date of death
1945-02-01
manner of death
natural causes
name in native language
Johan Huizinga
influenced by
Georg Simmel
Commons Creator page
Johan Huizinga
place of burial
Oegstgeest
ethnic group
Dutch
start of work period
1887-01-01
end of work period
1945-01-01
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Johan Huizinga (pronuncia olandese [ˈjoːɦɑn ˈɦœy̯zɪŋɣaː]) (Groninga, 7 dicembre 1872 – Arnhem, 1º febbraio 1945) è stato uno storico e linguista olandese. Considerato uno degli storici più importanti del XX secolo, Huizinga ha svolto studi sul Medioevo e la storia moderna, lasciando contributi anche alla linguistica, all'estetica e ad altri ambiti del sapere umano.

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