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Dr. Maurits den Hollander is a legal historian specialising in the institutional, economic, and social history of cities between c. 1000 and 1800. His research explores how legal and administrative institutions and professionals shaped the development and resilience of urban societies across medieval and early modern North-Western Europe.
Den Hollander's doctoral research, awarded cum laude, culminated in the monograph Court, Credit, and Capital (CUP 2025), a study of insolvency legislation in Amsterdam between 1572 and 1700. In 2026, the book received the Human Solvency Prize of the International Institute of Economic History ‘F. Datini’ (Prato, Italy). His current research examines how urban administrative professionals shaped processes of governance and law-making in medieval and early modern Dutch cities.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Stay of Execution. Institutions and Insolvency Legislation in Amsterdam, 1578-1700, Tilburg Law School
1 Jan 2018 → 22 Jun 2021
Award Date: 22 Jun 2021
History, Master’s Degree, Research MA History: Europe 1000-1800, Leiden University
1 Sept 2015 → 31 Aug 2017
Award Date: 31 Aug 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Commission Trade in Early Modern Europe: Historical and Legal Perspectives
in 't Veld, M. (Editor) & den Hollander, M. (Editor), 2026, (Submitted) Brill. (Legal History Library)Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review
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De Amsterdamse boeien
den Hollander, M., 2 Feb 2026, Straf in het recht: Een vriendenboek voor Erik-Jan Broers. De ruysscher, D. & in 't Veld, M. (eds.). Tilburg: Tilburg Law School, p. 89-106Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Punishment or pragmatism? Lessons for dealing with failure from the Dutch Golden Age
den Hollander, M., 26 Jun 2026Research output: Online publication or Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Scientific
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Straf in het recht: Een vriendenboek voor Erik-Jan Broers
De ruysscher, D. (Editor), in 't Veld, M. (Editor), Toorians, L., De ruysscher, D., van van Erp-Jacobs, T., in 't Veld, M., den Hollander, M., Bijsterveld, A.-J. A., Kubben, R. & van Dongen, E., 1 Feb 2026, Tilburg Law School. 184 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review
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The value of work: Petitions and public servants in Zwolle, c. 1550–1700
Manger, C. & den Hollander, M., 2 Feb 2026, In: International Review of Social History. 71, 1, p. 102-123Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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European Association for Urban History Conference 2026
in 't Veld, M. (Contributor) & den Hollander, M. (Contributor)
4 Sept 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference › Scientific
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Making Law, Shaping Society? Good Governance and Urban Professionals in Early Modern Amsterdam and Zwolle
den Hollander, M. (Speaker)
3 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Scientific
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Good Governance and Insolvency Legislation? Early Modern Amsterdam vs England
den Hollander, M. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Scientific
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Leuvense Rechtshistorische Lezing: Icarus of Nausikäa? Innovatief insolventierecht in zeventiende-eeuws Amsterdam
den Hollander, M. (Speaker)
28 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Urban Professionals and Commerce in the Medieval and Early Modern Low Countries
den Hollander, M. (Organiser)
27 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a workshop, seminar, course etc. › Scientific
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Multilevel Governance in Late Medieval and Early Modern Cities of Commerce
den Hollander, M. (Principal Investigator), in 't Veld, M. (Principal Investigator), Manger, C. (Researcher) & Zoomer, E. (Researcher)
1/06/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research project
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Professionals and the People
den Hollander, M. (Principal Investigator) & Manger, C. (Researcher)
1/01/23 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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Global Law & Governance
Adams, M. (Researcher), Arnoldussen, T. (Researcher), Augenstein, D. (Researcher), Bastmeijer, K. (Researcher), Bijlmakers, S. (Researcher), Boot, E. (Researcher), Bot, M. (Researcher), De ruysscher, D. (Researcher), Fleurke, F. (Researcher), Goodwin, M. (Researcher), Goossens, J. (Researcher), Groenleer, M. (Researcher), Grover, L. (Researcher), Hendriks, F. (Researcher), Jägers, N. (Researcher), Karsten, N. (Researcher), Leenknegt, G.-J. (Researcher), Lesaffer, R. (Researcher), Lindahl, H. (Researcher), Maleki, A. (Researcher), Paiement, P. (Researcher), Partiti, E. (Researcher), Rajkovic, N. (Researcher), Raucea, C. (Researcher), Rombouts, B. (Researcher), Somsen, H. (Researcher), Trouwborst, A. (Researcher), Tzankova, I. (Researcher), Verschuuren, J. (Researcher), Wilthagen, T. (Researcher), Wolf, E. (Researcher), Wolswinkel, J. (Researcher), Zouridis, S. (Researcher), van Hulst, M. (Principal Investigator), van Waas, L. (Researcher), van der Schyff, G. (Researcher), Hirsch Ballin, E. (Researcher), Meuwese, A. (Researcher), Van Hulle, I. (Researcher), Stapper, M. (Researcher), Clements, R. (Researcher), Kari, V. (Researcher), Sipiorski, E. (Researcher), Mooij, A. (Researcher), den Hollander, M. (Researcher), Oosterom-Staples, H. (Researcher), van Bockel, B. (Researcher), Cavalcanti, M. (Researcher), Delgado, L. (Researcher), Geuens, M. (Researcher), Koenraad, R. (Researcher), Leach, M. (Researcher), Leijten, I. (Researcher), Leloup, M. (Researcher), Lukkari, H. (Researcher), Muslu, Z. (Researcher), Palombo, D. (Researcher), Bazzan, G. (Researcher), Frins, R. (Researcher), Gkliati, M. (Researcher), Kempeneer, S. (Researcher), Ranchordás, S. (Researcher), Timmermans, N. (Researcher), Huisman, P. (Researcher), Kaufmann, R. (Researcher), van Ostaaijen, J. (Researcher) & in 't Veld, M. (Researcher)
1/01/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research project
Press/Media
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Contribution to Podcast 'Rembrandt's Money' episode 12 & 13
10/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other