Background
Abbink, Jon G. was born on May 15, 1954 in Wintersyk, The Netherlands. Son of Herman H. and Dina A. Abbink.
Abbink, Jon G. was born on May 15, 1954 in Wintersyk, The Netherlands. Son of Herman H. and Dina A. Abbink.
Bachelor in Social Anthropology, University Nymegen, 1975. Master of Arts in Social Anthropology, University Nymegen, 1979. Bachelor in History, University Nymegen, 1980.
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences, University Nymegen, 1985.
Assistant lecturer University Nymegen, 1983-1986, lecturer, 1993-1996, University Amsterdam, 1986-1988. Research fellow Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences, 1988-1992. Senior researcher African Studies Center, Leiden University, since 1994.
Visiting scholar Institute of Ethiopian Studies, since 1990.
Fellow Royal Anthropol. Institute; member American Anthropol. Association Society Etudes Ethiopiennes.
Married Azeb Amha, June 6, 1993. 1 child, Michael Henri.