Matthias de Vries
1820–1892 (age 72)
Biography
Matthias de Vries, born in 1820, was a writer and lexicographer whose scholarship enriched Dutch language studies; his work on the famous Woordenboek der Nederlandsche Taal helped to chart the richness of the Dutch lexicon. A devoted teacher and mentor, he championed clarity and depth in literary discourse.
His quiet perseverance in documenting and interpreting the language of his homeland continues to benefit scholars and readers who value precision and historical awareness in literary pursuits.