Johannes Meintjes
Johannes Petrus Meintjes (19 May 1923 – 7 July 1980) was a South African artist and writer. Meintjes grew up on his family's farm in the mountains near Molteno. He lived and worked in Cape Town for several years, taught art, travelled for exhibitions and won a range of South African and international awards.
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- Name
- Johannes Meintjes
- Birth Name
- Johannes Petrus Meintjes
- Born
- 19 May 1923
- Birthplace
- Riversdale, South Africa
- Died
- 7 July 1980
- Place of death
- Molteno, South Africa
- Occupation
- Artist and writer
- Education
- Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck
- Nationality
- South Africa.
- Languages
- English.
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Johannes Petrus Meintjes (19 May 1923 – 7 July 1980) was a South African artist and writer. Meintjes grew up on his family's farm in the mountains near Molteno. He lived and worked in Cape Town for several years, taught art, travelled for exhibitions and won a range of South African and international awards.
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Johannes Meintjes (1923–1980) was a South African artist, historian and painter, among other activities. Born in Riversdale, the artist died in Molteno. Languages used include English.
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In 1965 he retired to Molteno, where he focused on his writing. He went on to win several literary awards.
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• Name — Johannes Meintjes • Birth Name — Johannes Petrus Meintjes • Born — 19 May 1923 • Birthplace — Riversdale, South Africa • Died — 7 July 1980 • Place of death — Molteno, South Africa • Occupation — Artist and writer • Education — Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck
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Johannes Meintjes born at Riversdale.
1980
Johannes Meintjes died at Molteno.
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Johannes Meintjes is recorded as writer, painter, historian and artist.
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