About Martha Heesen
Born 1948. Martha Heesen is a Dutch translator, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
Martha Heesen (born 6 May 1948) is a Dutch writer.
Career
In 2004, she won the Golden Book-Owl for her book Toen Faas niet thuiskwam.
In 2007, she received the Vlag en Wimpel award for the book Wolf.
Awards
2000: Zilveren Griffel, De vloek van Cornelia 2001: Zilveren Griffel, Mijn zusje is een monster 2002: Zilveren Griffel, Stekels 2004: Golden Book-Owl, Toen Faas niet thuiskwam 2007: Vlag en Wimpel, Wolf 2015: Theo Thijssen-prijs
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Martha Heesen?
Dutch author, translator and writer
When was Martha Heesen born?
Martha Heesen was born on 6 May 1948 in Oisterwijk, Oisterwijk.
What is Martha Heesen's occupation?
Martha Heesen is a translator, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
What nationality is Martha Heesen?
Martha Heesen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martha Heesen. https://biography.guide/martha-heesen/
MLA: "Martha Heesen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martha-heesen/.
Chicago: "Martha Heesen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martha-heesen/.
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