Jan Ligthart
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Jan Ligthart was a Dutch
teacher and philosopher. He became known for his innovational educational methods and the modernization of the Dutch education system. He wrote many articles and books regarding education.
, in the Jordaan
district. His father Cornelis Ligthart, was a carpenter and grocer of, who suffered from epileptic seizures. His mother Anna van Spall, daughter of a pastor
, came from Klundert
. Both of his parents died during his childhood. Ligthart graduated from the Reformed Christian college of Bloemgracht.
Afterwards he worked in several schools as a teacher. In 1886 he married Marie Cachet, with whom he had three children, two daughters and one son. Due to his illnesses he was put in a sanatorium
. On 16 February 1916 he died after falling in a canal and drowning.
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
teacher and philosopher. He became known for his innovational educational methods and the modernization of the Dutch education system. He wrote many articles and books regarding education.
Biography
Jan Ligthart was born on 11 January 1859 in AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, in the Jordaan
Jordaan
The Jordaan is a district of the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The area is bordered by the Lijnbaansgracht canal to the west, the Prinsengracht to the east, the Brouwersgracht to the north and the Leidsegracht to the south...
district. His father Cornelis Ligthart, was a carpenter and grocer of, who suffered from epileptic seizures. His mother Anna van Spall, daughter of a pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
, came from Klundert
Klundert
Klundert is a city in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located close to the Hollands Diep, about 3 km northwest of Zevenbergen. It received city rights in 1357....
. Both of his parents died during his childhood. Ligthart graduated from the Reformed Christian college of Bloemgracht.
Afterwards he worked in several schools as a teacher. In 1886 he married Marie Cachet, with whom he had three children, two daughters and one son. Due to his illnesses he was put in a sanatorium
Sanatorium
A sanatorium is a medical facility for long-term illness, most typically associated with treatment of tuberculosis before antibiotics...
. On 16 February 1916 he died after falling in a canal and drowning.