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L. A. te Winkel
1809–1868
A key figure in shaping modern Dutch spelling, this 19th-century linguist helped lay the groundwork for one of the language’s most ambitious dictionary projects. His work with Matthias de Vries gave Dutch readers and writers a clearer, more systematic way to put words on the page.
2 Audiobooks
De grondbeginselen der Nederlandsche spelling Regeling der spelling voor het woordenboek der Nederlandsche taal
by L. A. te Winkel
Woordenlijst voor de spelling der Nederlandsche Taal Met aanwijzing van de geslachten der naamwoorden en de vervoeging der werkwoorden
by M. de (Matthias) Vries, L. A. te Winkel
About the author
Born in Arnhem on September 13, 1809, L. A. te Winkel — usually identified as Lamert Allard te Winkel — was a Dutch linguist and lexicographer. He is best remembered for his deep interest in the structure and spelling of Dutch at a time when the language was being studied in a more systematic way.
Te Winkel worked closely with Matthias de Vries on the Woordenboek der Nederlandsche Taal, the great historical dictionary of Dutch. Together they developed the spelling system that became known as the De Vries and Te Winkel spelling, an important step in standardizing written Dutch.
He died in Leiden on April 24, 1868. Although he is not as widely known today as some literary authors, his influence has lasted for generations through the rules, reference works, and language scholarship he helped shape.