H. T. (Herman Theodoor) Colenbrander

Born in 1871, Herman Theodoor Colenbrander was a Dutch historian whose work ranged across national history, political history, and colonial history. He is often cited as H. T. Colenbrander, and his published work reflects a deep interest in the development of the Dutch state and its overseas empire.

Colenbrander worked closely with historical sources and archival materials, which gave his writing a documentary, research-driven character. Alongside his books, he was associated with the world of scholarly editing and historical publication, helping preserve and interpret important records for later readers.

He died in 1945. Today, he is chiefly remembered as part of the generation of historians who gave Dutch historical scholarship a more professional, source-based foundation.