Gerardus Nicolaas de Stoppelaar
1825–99
Dutch lawyer and philanthropist. Studied law in Leiden, graduating in 1848. After travelling to London, set up his law practice in Middelburg. Took over his father’s wine-merchant business in 1853. Member of the Scientific Society of Zeeland, 1854; secretary, 1874–85. Supported local art, science, and museums, and also many philanthropic institutions. Travelled widely in Europe and Egypt.
Sources
Jaarboek van de Maatschappij der Nederlandse Letterkunde 1900
NNBW
Bibliography
NNBW: Nieuw Nederlandsch biografisch Woordenboek. Edited by P. C. Molhuysen et al. 10 vols. Leiden: A. W. Sijthoff’s Uitgevers-Maatschappij. 1911–37.
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