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Karel Schoeman

Karel Schoeman (ˈkɑːrəl ˈskuman, 26 October 1939 – 1 May 2017) was a South African novelist, historian, translator and man of letters. Author of twenty novels and numerous works of history, he was one of South Africa's most honoured writers. Schoeman wrote primarily in Afrikaans, although several of his non-fiction books were originally written in English.

Karel Schoeman

Born
26 October 1939
Birthplace
Trompsburg, South Africa
Died
1 May 2017
Place of death
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Occupation
Novelist, Historian
Education
University of the Free State
Nationality
South Africa
Languages
Afrikaans

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Karel Schoeman (ˈkɑːrəl ˈskuman, 26 October 1939 – 1 May 2017) was a South African novelist, historian, translator and man of letters. Author of twenty novels and numerous works of history, he was one of South Africa's most honoured writers. Schoeman wrote primarily in Afrikaans, although several of his non-fiction books were originally written in English.

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  1. 01Biography
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