Simon Vinkenoog
Simon Vinkenoog (18 July 1928 – 12 July 2009) was a Dutch poet, spoken word poet and writer. He was the editor of the anthology Atonaal (Atonal), which launched the Dutch "Fifties Movement". In 2004 he was chosen as Dichter des Vaderlands, or "Poet Laureate", for the Netherlands.
Simon Vinkenoog
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- Name
- Simon Vinkenoog
- Born
- 18 July 1928
- Died
- 12 July 2009
- Occupation
- Writer, poet
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Fields
- De Vijftigers
- Honours
- G.H. 's-Gravesande-prijs
- Languages
- Dutch
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On 11 July 2009 Vinkenoog was admitted to an Amsterdam hospital after suffering a seizure. He died the following day.
Simon Vinkenoog en Josepha Mendels op de literaire markt tijdens de Boekenweek in de Bijenkorf, Amsterdam, 2 april 1955 Foto Ben van Meerendonk / AHF, collectie IISG, Amsterdam
IISG from Amsterdam, Nederland · 04-02-1955_13301 Simon Vinkenoog en Josepha Mendels
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• Name — Simon Vinkenoog • Born — 18 July 1928 • Died — 12 July 2009 • Occupation — Writer, poet • Period — 1950–2001 • Website — http: www.simonvinkenoog.nl
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1928
Simon Vinkenoog born at Amsterdam.
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Simon Vinkenoog died at Amsterdam.
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Simon Vinkenoog received G.H. 's-Gravesande-prijs.
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