Dutch term – Onderwijzer

An onderwijzer was a teacher at a primary school. Appointments of teachers of public schools can often be found in the municipal administration or town records. Appointments of teachers of religious schools can often be found in the records of the church.

Teacher in front of a classroom

Teacher. Credits: Spaarnestad Photo.

 

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