About Han G. Hoekstra
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). Han G. Hoekstra was a Dutch poet, children's writer, writer and translator.
Han Gerard Hoekstra (4 September 1906 – 15 April 1988) was a Dutch poet, best known for his children's literature.
Early life and education
He was born in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands. He was the son of Gatze Hoekstra and Adriana Maria Rooth. His father was a sculptor from Leeuwarden.
Career
Awards Hoekstra won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1972 Constantijn Huygens Prize, an annual Dutch literary award.
Death He died, age 81, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
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Who was Han G. Hoekstra?
Dutch poet (1906–1988)
When was Han G. Hoekstra born?
Han G. Hoekstra was born on 4 September 1906 in The Hague.
When did Han G. Hoekstra die?
Han G. Hoekstra died on 15 April 1988 in Amsterdam.
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Han G. Hoekstra was a poet, children's writer, writer and translator.
What nationality was Han G. Hoekstra?
Han G. Hoekstra was Dutch.
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