The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (Dutch: Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, abbreviated: KNAW) is an organization dedicated to the advancement of science and literature in the Netherlands. The academy is housed in the Trippenhuis in Amsterdam. Founded in 1808, members are appointed for life by co-optation.
List of members (O) NameTypeDivisionDate of electionNotesRef.Heiko Augustinus ObermanCorresponding Member1963"Heiko Augustinus Oberman", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Joseph-Denis Odevaere1816"Joseph-Denis Odevaere", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Theo OdijkMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2008"Theo Odijk", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Hans OerlemansMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering1994"Hans Oerlemans", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Johannes OfferhausMember1957"Johannes Offerhaus", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Werner OgrisLevensberichten en herdenkingen 2017 (Amsterdam: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2017).Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers1809"Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Hermann OldenbergForeign Member1919"Hermann Oldenberg", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Axel OlrikForeign Member1914"Axel Olrik", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jean-Baptiste-Julien d' Omalius d’Halloy1816"Jean-Baptiste-Julien d' Omalius d’Halloy", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Balthazar Paulus Ommeganck1816"Balthazar Paulus Ommeganck", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Conrad Gerard Ontijd1809"Conrad Gerard Ontijd", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Louis OnvleeCorresponding Member1952Resigned in 1956."Louis Onvlee", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Willem Johan van der OordCorresponding member1969"Willem Johan van der Oord", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jan Willem Louis van Oordt1855"Jan Willem Louis van Oordt", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jan Hendrik OortMember1937Resigned in 1943, re-admitted in 1945."Jan Hendrik Oort", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Arend Joan Petrus OortMember1958"Arend Joan Petrus Oort", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.John van der OostMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2017"John van der Oost", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Luitzen Johannes OosterhoffMember1963"Luitzen Johannes Oosterhoff", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Frits van OostromMemberHumanities1994"Frits van Oostrom", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Eric OpdamMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2012"Eric Opdam", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jacques OppenheimMember1902"Jacques Oppenheim", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Hans OpschoorMemberBehavioural Sciences, Social Sciences and Law1994"Hans Opschoor", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Cornelis Willem OpzoomerMember1856"Cornelis Willem Opzoomer", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Gerrit van Orden1821"Gerrit van Orden", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Johann Caspar von Orelli1832"Johann Caspar von Orelli", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Gordon OriansForeign MemberNatural Sciences and Engineering1983"Gordon Orians", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.L.S. OrnsteinMember1929"L.S. Ornstein", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Michel OrritMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2018"Michel Orrit", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jhr. Jacob Reinoud Theodoor Ortt1870"Jhr. Jacob Reinoud Theodoor Ortt", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Henk van OsMemberHumanities1989"Henk van Os", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jim van OsMemberMedical, Biomedical and Health Sciences2011"Jim van Os", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Pieter Gerardus van Os1820"Pieter Gerardus van Os", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jan OsseMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering1994"Jan Osse", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Frederik Daniel Eduard van Ossenbruggen1916"Frederik Daniel Eduard van Ossenbruggen", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Ab OsterhausMemberMedical, Biomedical and Health Sciences2001"Ab Osterhaus", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jeremiah OstrikerForeign MemberNatural Sciences and Engineering1999"Jeremiah Ostriker", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Friedrich Wilhelm OstwaldForeign Member1904"Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Louis OttenCorresponding Member1934"Louis Otten", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Koen OttenheymMemberHumanities2010"Koen Ottenheym", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Sijbren OttoMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2020"Sijbren Otto", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Corneille Antoine Jean Abram OudemansMember1858"Corneille Antoine Jean Abram Oudemans", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Antonie Corneille Oudemans, JuniorMember1869"Antonie Corneille Oudemans, Junior", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jean Abraham Chrétien OudemansMember1855"Jean Abraham Chrétien Oudemans", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Alexander van OudenaardenMemberMedical, Biomedical and Health Sciences2014"Alexander van Oudenaarden", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Adrianus Jacob François OudendalCorresponding Member1926Resigned in 1930."Adrianus Jacob François Oudendal", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Sir William G. Ouseley of Crickhowell1815"Sir William G. Ouseley, of Crickhowell", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Julius Christiaan van OvenMember1948"Julius Christiaan van Oven", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Jan Theodoor Gerard OverbeekMember1953"Jan Theodoor Gerard Overbeek", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Hermen OverkleeftMemberNatural Sciences and Engineering2018"Hermen Overkleeft", Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science. Retrieved 3 May 2020.Richard Owen1844"Richard Owen", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.Hendrik van OyenForeign Member1956"Hendrik van Oyen", KNAW Historisch Ledenbestand (Digitaal Wetenschapshistorisch Centrum). Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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