21.3144, All: Obituary: Hans den Besten

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Date: 02-Aug-2010
From: Hans Bennis < hans.bennis at meertens.knaw.nl >
Subject: Obituary: Hans den Besten
 

	
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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:24:11
From: Hans Bennis [hans.bennis at meertens.knaw.nl]
Subject: Obituary: Hans den Besten

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On 19 July 2010, Hans den Besten passed away at home in Amsterdam. Hans was a
broad and multi-talented linguist working in different fields of linguistics. He
was an influential scholar in theoretical syntax (e.g. his articles on verb
placement and wh-movement in Germanic), Dutch linguistics, creole studies
(including Negerhollands), the study of Afrikaans, contact linguistics, the
study of Yiddish and etymology. In all these areas he was a master of careful
observation, without losing track of more general implications. We will miss his
inspiring presence, his clever reactions, his dedication and his inexhaustible
knowledge. He was a sympathetic and loyal colleague and friend.

Hans den Besten was employed by the University of Amsterdam since 1974, in the
last decade as an associate professor and a prominent member of the Amsterdam
graduate school in linguistics (ACLC). In addition, he had an appointment as
Extraordinary Professor at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) as of
2007. He inspired generations of students and young researchers.

Hans was 61 years old. During his last years Hans was increasingly handicapped
by Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless he continued to be active in linguistics
until his last moments. He will be cremated on Friday, August 6. The official
ceremony starts at 9:45 am in Crematorium Westgaarde, Ookmeerweg 275, Amsterdam. 


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