author
W. (Wopke) Eekhoff
1809–1880
A self-taught historian, bookseller, and pioneering archivist, he helped preserve the story of Leeuwarden and Friesland in the 19th century. His historical writing is closely tied to local memory, civic history, and a deep love of place.
2 Audiobooks
Beschrijving van het Rijks-Planetarium te Franeker Van 1772 tot 1780 uitgedacht en vervaardigd door Eise Eisinga
by Jan Hendrik van Swinden, W. (Wopke) Eekhoff
Beknopte Geschiedenis van Friesland in Hoofdtrekken
by W. (Wopke) Eekhoff
About the author
Born in Leeuwarden on March 2, 1809, Wopke Eekhoff became known as a Dutch archivist, publisher, and writer with a strong focus on Friesland. He began working young in the book trade and built his reputation largely through his own learning, developing into an important local historian.
In 1838, he was appointed city archivist of Leeuwarden, a role in which he is described as the first municipal archivist in the Netherlands. Alongside his archive work, he also ran a bookshop and small publishing business, combining practical work with research and writing.
Eekhoff wrote on Frisian history, notable Frisians, local government, and cultural heritage, including works that helped document the region's past for a wider public. He died in Leeuwarden on February 12, 1880, and is remembered above all for helping preserve the historical record of Leeuwarden and Friesland.