J. P. (Johannes Petrus) Hasebroek

Born in Leiden on November 6, 1812, Johannes Petrus Hasebroek was a Dutch writer, poet, and minister. He wrote under the pseudonym Jonathan and built a reputation as a gifted literary voice as well as a preacher.

Hasebroek is especially associated with 19th-century Dutch prose and poetry that brought together religious feeling, wit, and a close eye for ordinary people and manners. His writing helped secure him a lasting place in Dutch literary history.

He died in Amsterdam on March 29, 1896. Remembered both for his ministry and for his books, he stands out as a figure who moved comfortably between the pulpit and the world of literature.