Writer
Arthur Japin
Dutch author
1956 - today
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Arthur Japin
His biography is available in 12 different languages on Wikipedia. Arthur Japin is the 6,809th most popular writer, the 1,114th most popular biography from Netherlands and the 63rd most popular Dutch Writer.
Arthur Japin is most famous for his historical novels, such as "The Two Hearts of Kwasi Boachi," which vividly explore themes of colonialism and identity. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an actor in theater and film, adding a unique performative depth to his storytelling. His legacy endures through his empathetic portrayals of marginalized voices, enriching Dutch literature and sparking ongoing conversations about cultural heritage.
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33k
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Past 12 months
48.40
HPI
Historical Popularity Index
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Arthur Japin's biography spans 12 Wikipedia language editions and earns a Historical Popularity Index of 48.40.
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Among Writers
Among writers, Arthur Japin ranks 6,809 out of 7,707. Before him are Sayaka Murata, Catherine Asaro, Eric Linklater, Wolf Blitzer, Alexandre del Valle, and Katharine Lee Bates. After him are Pınar Selek, David Gerrold, Kinoko Nasu, Fatou Diome, James Kelman, and Robert Seethaler.
Most Popular Writers in Wikipedia
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Sayaka Murata
1979 - Present
HPI: 48.48
Rank: 6,803
Catherine Asaro
1955 - Present
HPI: 48.45
Rank: 6,804
Eric Linklater
1899 - 1974
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 6,805
Wolf Blitzer
1948 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 6,806
Alexandre del Valle
1968 - Present
HPI: 48.42
Rank: 6,807
Katharine Lee Bates
1859 - 1929
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,808
Arthur Japin
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,809
Pınar Selek
1971 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,810
David Gerrold
1944 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,811
Kinoko Nasu
1973 - Present
HPI: 48.38
Rank: 6,812
Fatou Diome
1968 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 6,813
James Kelman
1946 - Present
HPI: 48.35
Rank: 6,814
Robert Seethaler
1966 - Present
HPI: 48.35
Rank: 6,815
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1956, Arthur Japin ranks 696. Before him are Chris Hedges, Andrés Aldama, Gerd Weber, Ilana Kloss, David Wolf, and Zoltán Verrasztó. After him are Fritz Fischer, Laimutė Baikauskaitė, Katalin Szili, Rabri Devi, Fernando Clavijo, and Anita Hill.
Others Born in 1956
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Chris Hedges
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.50
Rank: 690
Andrés Aldama
BOXER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.47
Rank: 691
Gerd Weber
SOCCER PLAYER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.46
Rank: 692
Ilana Kloss
TENNIS PLAYER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 693
David Wolf
ASTRONAUT
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 694
Zoltán Verrasztó
SWIMMER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.43
Rank: 695
Arthur Japin
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 696
Fritz Fischer
ATHLETE
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.39
Rank: 697
Laimutė Baikauskaitė
ATHLETE
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 698
Katalin Szili
POLITICIAN
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.33
Rank: 699
Rabri Devi
POLITICIAN
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.24
Rank: 700
Fernando Clavijo
SOCCER PLAYER
1956 - 2019
HPI: 48.21
Rank: 701
Anita Hill
LAWYER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.19
Rank: 702
In Netherlands
Among people born in Netherlands, Arthur Japin ranks 1,114 out of 2,139. Before him are Sarina Wiegman (1969), Kew Jaliens (1978), Orkun Kökçü (2000), Michael van Gerwen (1989), Tim de Cler (1978), and Leontien van Moorsel (1970). After him are Ronald Waterreus (1970), Ireen Wüst (1986), Sander van Doorn (1979), Cas Mudde (1967), Ron Vlaar (1985), and Dafne Schippers (1992).
Others born in Netherlands
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Sarina Wiegman
SOCCER PLAYER
1969 - Present
HPI: 48.51
Rank: 1,108
Kew Jaliens
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 48.49
Rank: 1,109
Orkun Kökçü
SOCCER PLAYER
2000 - Present
HPI: 48.49
Rank: 1,110
Michael van Gerwen
ATHLETE
1989 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 1,111
Tim de Cler
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 1,112
Leontien van Moorsel
CYCLIST
1970 - Present
HPI: 48.42
Rank: 1,113
Arthur Japin
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 1,114
Ronald Waterreus
SOCCER PLAYER
1970 - Present
HPI: 48.28
Rank: 1,115
Ireen Wüst
SKATER
1986 - Present
HPI: 48.28
Rank: 1,116
Sander van Doorn
MUSICIAN
1979 - Present
HPI: 48.26
Rank: 1,117
Cas Mudde
POLITICAL SCIENTIST
1967 - Present
HPI: 48.25
Rank: 1,118
Ron Vlaar
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 48.25
Rank: 1,119
Dafne Schippers
ATHLETE
1992 - Present
HPI: 48.23
Rank: 1,120
Among Writers In Netherlands
Among writers born in Netherlands, Arthur Japin ranks 63. Before him are Gerrit Achterberg (1905), Guus Kuijer (1942), Meindert DeJong (1906), Gerbrand Bakker (1962), Renate Dorrestein (1954), and Michel Faber (1960). After him are Jan van Steenbergen (1970), Arnon Grunberg (1971), Rutger Bregman (1988), Marieke Lucas Rijneveld (1991), and Femke Dekker (1979).
Gerrit Achterberg
1905 - 1962
HPI: 53.39
Rank: 57
Guus Kuijer
1942 - Present
HPI: 52.67
Rank: 58
Meindert DeJong
1906 - 1991
HPI: 51.78
Rank: 59
Gerbrand Bakker
1962 - Present
HPI: 50.52
Rank: 60
Renate Dorrestein
1954 - 2018
HPI: 50.51
Rank: 61
Michel Faber
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 62
Arthur Japin
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 63
Jan van Steenbergen
1970 - Present
HPI: 47.74
Rank: 64
Arnon Grunberg
1971 - Present
HPI: 47.21
Rank: 65
Rutger Bregman
1988 - Present
HPI: 42.90
Rank: 66
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
1991 - Present
HPI: 40.99
Rank: 67
Femke Dekker
1979 - Present
HPI: 40.11
Rank: 68
