About Bob Mendes
Lived 1928 – 2021 (aged 93). Bob Mendes was a Belgian screenwriter, playwright, poet, translator and writer.
David Mendes (15 May 1928 – 1 October 2021 ), who used the pseudonym Bob Mendes, was a Belgian accountant and writer of detective stories. He was born in Schoten, graduated in accountancy, fiscal duties and business administration and started his professional career as an accountant.
He made his literary debut in 1984, with the publication of a collection of poems Met rook geschreven (E: Written with smoke), followed by Alfa en Omega (Alpha and Omega).
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Who was Bob Mendes?
Belgian writer (1928–2021)
When was Bob Mendes born?
Bob Mendes was born on 15 May 1928 in Antwerp.
When did Bob Mendes die?
Bob Mendes died on 1 October 2021 in Antwerp.
What was Bob Mendes's occupation?
Bob Mendes was a screenwriter, playwright, poet, translator and writer.
What nationality was Bob Mendes?
Bob Mendes was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Mendes. https://biography.guide/bob-mendes/
MLA: "Bob Mendes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mendes/.
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