Joseph Albert Alberdingk Thijm
Joseph Albert Alberdingk Thijm | |
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Portrait of Joseph Thijm | |
| Born | 8 July 1820 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 17 March 1889 (aged 68) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Relatives | Paul Alberdingk Thijm (brother) |
Joseph Albert Alberdingk Thijm (8 July 1820 – 17 March 1889) was a Dutch writer. In his triple capacity of art critic, philologist, and poet, Alberdingk Thijm was an important figure of Catholic literature. After finishing his studies in his native city, he took up a commercial career.