Nienke van Hichtum
Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer (Bokma de Boer; 13 February 1860 – 9 January 1939), better known under her pseudonym Nienke van Hichtum (pron), 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.
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Nienke van Hichtum
C.B. Broersma (1841-1919), Leeuwarden · Geheugen van Nederland, Tresoar Leeuwarden · Public domain
- Name
- Nienke van Hichtum
- Birth Name
- Sjoukje Maria Diderika Bokma de Boer
- Born
- 13 February 1860
- Birthplace
- Nes, Netherlands
- Died
- 9 January 1939
- Place of death
- Hilversum, Netherlands
- Occupation
- Novelist
- Full name
- Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- Languages
- Dutch and Frisian.
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Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer (Bokma de Boer; 13 February 1860 – 9 January 1939), better known under her pseudonym Nienke van Hichtum (pron), 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.
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Biography
Biography
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.
Nynke fan Hichtum, skûlnamme fan Sjoukje Maria Diederika Bokma de Boer (1860-1939)
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Key facts
• Name — Nienke van Hichtum • Birth Name — Sjoukje Maria Diderika Bokma de Boer • Born — 13 February 1860 • Birthplace — Nes, Netherlands • Died — 9 January 1939 • Place of death — Hilversum, Netherlands • Occupation — Novelist • Period — 1887–1939 • Genre — Children's literature • Children — Dieuwke Troelstra (1889–1973) Jelle Troelstra (1891–1979) • Notable Works — Afke's tiental
Early life and education
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
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.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Nienke van Hichtum was recorded at birth as Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer. She also worked under the name Sjoukje Maria Diederika van Troelstra-Bokma de Boer. The authorities additionally record the heading Nynke van Hichtum. Her recorded languages were Dutch and Frisian. She married Pieter Jelles Troelstra.
Identity
Identity
Nienke van Hichtum is recorded as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands. Recorded with the occupation children's writer.
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Life and career
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1860
Nienke van Hichtum was born on 13 February 1860.
1939
Nienke van Hichtum died on 9 January 1939.
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