About Antoon Coolen
Lived 1897 – 1961 (aged 64). Antoon Coolen was a Dutch writer, journalist and playwright.
Antoon Coolen (April 17, 1897–November 9, 1961) was a well-known Dutch writer of novels. He wrote the Boekenweekgeschenk for the Boekenweek of 1947 and a novel that was part of the Boekenweekgeschenk in 1939.
Translations in English Antoon Coolen: The golden webs. Transl. from the Dutch by Marten ten Hoor. Michigan, 1953 Antoon Coolen: Christmas rose. Transl. from the Dutch by Marten ten Hoor. Michigan, 1952 Antoon Coolen: The cross purposes. Transl. from the Dutch by Jacobine Menzies-Wilson. London, Collins, 1948
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Who was Antoon Coolen?
Dutch novelist (1897-1961)
When was Antoon Coolen born?
Antoon Coolen was born on 17 April 1897 in Wijlre.
When did Antoon Coolen die?
Antoon Coolen died on 9 November 1961 in Waalre.
What was Antoon Coolen's occupation?
Antoon Coolen was a writer, journalist and playwright.
What nationality was Antoon Coolen?
Antoon Coolen was Dutch.
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