About Havank
Lived 1904 – 1964 (aged 60). Havank was a Dutch writer, journalist and resistance fighter.
Havank, pseudonym of Hendrikus Frederikus (Hans) van der Kallen (February 19, 1904 – June 22, 1964), was a Dutch writer, journalist and translator. He published over 30 crime novels and is considered one of the founding fathers of the Dutch detective genre.
Biography Van der Kallen was born in Leeuwarden and, under the pen-name of Havank, published over 30 crime-novels and stories, with as principal characters French police officers Bruno Silvère and Charles C.M. Carlier (the latter better known as De Schaduw, "the Shadow").
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Havank?
Dutch writer (1904–1964)
When was Havank born?
Havank was born on 19 February 1904 in Leeuwarden.
When did Havank die?
Havank died on 22 June 1964 in Leeuwarden.
What was Havank's occupation?
Havank was a writer, journalist and resistance fighter.
What nationality was Havank?
Havank was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Havank. https://biography.guide/havank/
MLA: "Havank." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/havank/.
Chicago: "Havank." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/havank/.
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