Background

Zwanenburg, Wiecher was born on October 11, 1933 in Pematang Siantar, Siantar, Indonesia. Arrived in Holland, 1934. Son of Marten and Marchien (Hulst) Zwanenburg.

Education

Doctor in Arts, Leiden (Holland) University, 1964.

Career

Assistant professor Leiden University, 1960-1967. Associate professor Groningen (Holland) University, 1967-1971. Professor Utrecht (Holland) University, since 1971.

Dean faculty of arts Utrecht University, 1976-1979, 92—.

Achievements

• Wiecher Zwanenburg has been listed as a noteworthy Language professor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Dutch Association Liberals in the Reformed Church, Utrecht, 1972-1974. Member Rapports Het Franse Boek (editing board of re. since 1964), Hollandsche Maatschappij Van Wetenschappen.

Interests

• Avocations: chamber music, viola player.

Connections

Married Stientje Marijke Erasmus, December 17, 1960. Children: Marten Coenraad, Machiel Willem.

Father:

Marten Zwanenburg

Mother:

Marchien (Hulst) Zwanenburg

Spouse:

Stientje Marijke Erasmus

child:

Machiel Willem Zwanenburg

child:

Marten Coenraad Zwanenburg