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1825–1884
A 19th-century Dutch writer with a strong connection to Leiden, he is remembered for historical works that explore the city’s past and civic life.
by Jacobus Marinus Everhardus Dercksen
Jacobus Marinus Everhardus Dercksen (1825–1884) was a Dutch author whose surviving works show a clear interest in Leiden and its history. Project Gutenberg lists him as the author of Korte beschrijving van Leiden: wegwijzer voor vreemdeling en stadgenoot, a guide to the city written for both visitors and residents.
Other catalog records connect him with historical writing about Leiden, including work related to the commemoration of Leidens ontzet, the city’s famous siege relief celebration. Taken together, the available sources suggest a writer who helped preserve local history in an accessible, public-facing way.
A confirmed modern portrait was not readily available from the sources I could verify, so no profile image is included here.