The asteroid is named after Albert Georg Sijthoff, publisher of the Haagsche Courant, who promoted the popularization of astronomy in the Netherlands.
Albert Georg Sijthoff (1853–1927), son of Albertus Willem Sijthoff and publisher of the Haagsche Courant
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His son Albert Georg Sijthoff continued in his father's footsteps, taking over as publisher of the Haagsche Courant.