Han G. Hoekstra
Han Gerard Hoekstra (4 September 1906 – 15 April 1988) was a Dutch poet, best known for his children's literature.
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Han G. Hoekstra

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- Name
- Han Gerard Hoekstra
- Born
- 4 September 1906
- Birthplace
- The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
- Died
- 15 April 1988
- Place of death
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Occupation
- Poet
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Honours
- Constantijn Huygens Prize · Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet
- Languages
- Dutch
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Han G. Hoekstra visse dal 4 settembre 1906 al 15 aprile 1988 e fu scrittore.
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Han G. Hoekstra nacque il 4 settembre 1906 a L'Aia. Han G. Hoekstra morì il 15 aprile 1988 a Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi.
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• Name — Han Gerard Hoekstra • Born — 4 September 1906 • Birthplace — The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands • Died — 15 April 1988 • Place of death — Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands • Occupation — Poet • Genre — Children's literature
Early life and education
Early life and education
He was born in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands. He was the son of Gatze Hoekstra and Adriana Maria Rooth. His father was a sculptor from Leeuwarden.
Death
Death
He died, age 81, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Identity
Identity
Hoekstra is recorded as having received Constantijn Huygens Prize and Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet. The identifiers under which Han G. Hoekstra may be traced in institutional catalogues. Recognition and collections. Hoekstra received Constantijn Huygens Prize and Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet. Work by Han G.
![Collectie / Archief: Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie: [onbekend] Beschrijving: Prijsuittreiking kunstenaarsverzet 42-45. Han G. Hoekstra (links) krijgt de prijs van mej. J.R. Wolff (jury letterkunde) [=Hannie Wolff, 1907-2004] Datum: 17 februari 1957 Trefwoorden: KUNST, KUNSTENAARSVERZET, LITERATUUR Persoonsnaam: Fotograaf: Bilsen, Joop van / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende: Nationaal A](https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Prijsuittreiking_kunstenaarsverzet_42-45_Han_G_Hoekstra_%28rechts_literatuur%29_pr%2C_Bestanddeelnr_908-3339.jpg/1280px-Prijsuittreiking_kunstenaarsverzet_42-45_Han_G_Hoekstra_%28rechts_literatuur%29_pr%2C_Bestanddeelnr_908-3339.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
Collectie / Archief: Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie: [onbekend] Beschrijving: Prijsuittreiking kunstenaarsverzet 42-45. Han G. Hoekstra (links) krijgt de prijs van mej. J.R. Wolff (jury letterkunde) [=Hannie Wolff, 1907-2004] Datum: 17 februari 1957 Trefwoorden: KUNST, KUNSTENAARSVERZET, LITERATUUR Persoonsnaam: Fotograaf: Bilsen, Joop van / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende: Nationaal A
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Life and career
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1906
Han G. Hoekstra born at The Hague.
1988
Han G. Hoekstra died at Amsterdam.
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The Hague.
Birth place
Amsterdam.
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Awards
Hoekstra won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1972 Constantijn Huygens Prize, an annual Dutch literary award.
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- 1.Birth: "BS Geboorte (Civil registration births)" Haags Gemeentearchief, Collection: Ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand van de gemeente 's-Gravenhage, Archive: 0335-01, Inventory number: 474, Record number: 4833, Book: Geboorteakten Den Haag OpenArch Record (accessed 28 August 2024) Haags Gemeentearchief Record Hendricus Gerard Hoekstra born on 4 Sep 1906, son of Gatze Hoekstra & Adriana Maria Rooth, in 's-Gravenhage, Nederland.
- 2.Marriage: "BS Huwelijk (Civil registration marriages)" Noord-Hollands Archief, Collection: burgerlijke stand van de gemeente Amsterdam, Archiefdeel van (dubbele) registers van huwelijken v..., Archive: 358.6, Inventory number: 1355, Record number: Reg. 22 fol. 1, Book: Huwelijksakten van de gemeente Amsterdam, 1901 OpenArch Record (accessed 28 August 2024) Noord-Hollands Archief Record Gatze Hoekstra (29), son of Hendericus Hoekstra & IJmkje Zijlstra, marriage to Adriana Maria Rooth (28), daughter of Wilhelmina Elisabeth Rooth, on 13 Jun 1901 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland.
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