Louis "Loe" de Jong (24 April 1914 in Amsterdam – 15 March 2005 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch historian who specialised in the Netherlands in World War II and the Dutch resistance.
The magnum opus of Loe de Jong, The Kingdom of the Netherlands During World War II, in fourteen volumes and 18,000 pages, is the standard reference on the history of the Netherlands during World War II. The Dutch Institute for War Documentation (NIOD) made an electronic edition of the entire work available for downloading from 11 December 2011, licensed under creative commons CC BY 3.0.De Jong contributed to many other histories on the Netherlands and spoke at symposia on the European resistance. In 1988, De Jong was awarded the Gouden Ganzenveer for his contributions to Dutch written and printed culture.
In 1963 he became member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.Loe de Jong was Jewish by birth. He lost the greater part of his family, including his parents and his twin brother, during the Second World War.
He escaped The Holocaust by fleeing to England - together with his wife - when the Germans invaded the Netherlands. During this time he worked for Radio Oranje, broadcasting out of London to the occupied Netherlands.
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Some of their strengths
Loe de Jong has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Brave, Energetic, Confident, Optimistic, Strong, Perseverent, and Independent.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Loe de Jong is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Loe de Jong well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Loe de Jong as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Loe de Jong is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Loe de Jong tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Loe de Jong's challenges
While Loe de Jong has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Loe de Jong can be Self-centered, Stubborn, Idle, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Arrogant, and Status-seeking.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Loe de Jong's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Loe de Jong must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Domineering and Impatient
Loe de Jong is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Loe de Jong also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
