About Nienke van Hichtum
Lived 1860 – 1939 (aged 78). Nienke van Hichtum was a Dutch translator, children's writer, writer and novelist.
Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer (; 13 February 1860 – 9 January 1939), better known under her pseudonym Nienke van Hichtum , was a well-known Frisian Dutch children's author and translator. Van Hichtum wrote books and stories in both West Frisian (her native language) and Dutch.
The biennial Dutch literary award Nienke van Hichtum-prijs is named after her.
In 2001, the film Nynke, a historical drama about her life directed by Pieter Verhoeff, won the Golden Calf for best feature film and actress.
Early life and education She was born in Nes to Albertus Minderts Bokma de Boer and Dieuwke Jans Klaasesz, the fifth and last daughter of a preacher.
Personal life From 1888 to 1904, she was married to the socialist leader Pieter Jelles Troelstra. The couple had two children: a daughter, Dieuwke and a son, Jelle. Her son Jelle Troelstra was a painter.
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Who was Nienke van Hichtum?
Frisian Dutch children's author (1860–1939)
When was Nienke van Hichtum born?
Nienke van Hichtum was born on 13 February 1860 in Nes.
When did Nienke van Hichtum die?
Nienke van Hichtum died on 9 January 1939 in Hilversum.
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Nienke van Hichtum was a translator, children's writer, writer and novelist.
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Nienke van Hichtum was Dutch.
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· Wikipedia: Nienke van Hichtum
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