About Maurits Dekker
Lived 1896 – 1962 (aged 66). Maurits Dekker was a Dutch writer, playwright and literary scholar.
Maurits Rudolph Joël Dekker (16 July 1896, in Amsterdam – 7 October 1962) was a Dutch novelist and playwright.
He was the son of Joël Dekker, a Jewish merchant and house painter, and Betje Turksma, a nurse.
Honors and awards
1949 Prize of the Society Kunstenaarsverzet 1955 Marianne Philips Prize 1956 Special Award from the Jan Campert Society for his works 1956 Literary Prize of City of Amsterdam for Op zwart stramien
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Who was Maurits Dekker?
Dutch writer (1896-1962)
When was Maurits Dekker born?
Maurits Dekker was born on 16 July 1896 in Amsterdam.
When did Maurits Dekker die?
Maurits Dekker died on 7 October 1962 in Amsterdam.
What was Maurits Dekker's occupation?
Maurits Dekker was a writer, playwright and literary scholar.
What nationality was Maurits Dekker?
Maurits Dekker was Dutch.
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