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Oek de Jong

b. 1952

Dutch writer

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About Oek de Jong

Born 1952. Oek de Jong is a Dutch writer.

Oebele Klaas Anne (Oek) de Jong (born 4 October 1952 in Breda) is a Dutch novelist.

He debuted in 1976 with De hemelvaart van Massimo, a collection of short stories for which he received the Reina Prinsen Geerligsprijs.

In 1980 he won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for his novel Opwaaiende zomerjurken.

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Awards
Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize; Golden Owl; Reina Prinsen Geerligs prize; Busken Huet award; Zeeuwse Boekenprijs; Boekenbon Literatureprize
Also known as
Oebele Klaas Anne de Jong

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oek de Jong?

Dutch writer

When was Oek de Jong born?

Oek de Jong was born on 4 October 1952 in Breda.

What is Oek de Jong's occupation?

Oek de Jong is a writer.

What nationality is Oek de Jong?

Oek de Jong is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oek de Jong

· Wikidata: Q7078543

· DBpedia: Oek de Jong

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