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STANDBEELD VAN DALE - STATUE OF VAN DALE

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2024
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Van Dale is the most famous Dutch lexicographer, the godfather of the dictionary that bears his name

Johan Hendrik van Dale was born in Sluis on February 15, 1828. His parents were originally from Belgium. He married Maria Moens with whom he had 7 children! He became the head teacher of the public school of the city and then the municipal archivist of Sluis. Van Dale is the most famous Dutch lexicographer and the patron of the dictionary that bears his name. This dictionary is THE reference in the Netherlands and is known to all Dutch schoolchildren. The statue dates from 1924.

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Joli buste trônant à l’entree de la ville. À part son nom rien n’indique qui il était . Le « Larousse » Néerlandais , si important encore de nos jours est un peu la de manière anonyme .
Grâce au Petit Futé nous savons maintenant qui il est
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