Hendrik Tollens

Hendrik Tollens
Born Hendricus Franciscus Caroluszoon Tollens
September 24, 1780
Rotterdam
Died October 21, 1856
Rijswijk
Nationality Netherlands
Occupation poet
Known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932

Henricus Franciscus Caroluszoon (Hendrik) Tollens (24 September 1780 – 21 October 1856) was a Dutch poet best known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932.

The Tollensprijs is named after him.

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