Hendrik Tollens | |
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| Born | Hendricus Franciscus Caroluszoon Tollens 24 September 1780 |
| Died | 31 October 1856 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| 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 – 31 October 1856) was a Dutch poet best known for Wien Neêrlands Bloed, the national anthem of the Netherlands between 1815 and 1932.
The Tollens Prize is named after him.