About Kees Ouwens
Lived 1944 – 2004 (aged 60). Kees Ouwens was a Dutch poet and writer.
Cornelis Johannes "Kees" Ouwens (27 June 1944 in Zeist – 24 August 2004 in Heemstede) was a Dutch novelist and poet. He won numerous awards throughout his career, among them the 2002 Constantijn Huygens Prize.
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Who was Kees Ouwens?
Dutch novelist and poet (1944–2004)
When was Kees Ouwens born?
Kees Ouwens was born on 27 June 1944 in Zeist.
When did Kees Ouwens die?
Kees Ouwens died on 24 August 2004 in Heemstede.
What was Kees Ouwens's occupation?
Kees Ouwens was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Kees Ouwens?
Kees Ouwens was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kees Ouwens. https://biography.guide/kees-ouwens/
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