Han G. Hoekstra

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

Han Gerard Hoekstra
Piet Esser & Han G. Hoekstra (1957)
Piet Esser & Han G. Hoekstra (1957)
Born(1906-09-04)4 September 1906
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Died15 April 1988(1988-04-15) (aged 81)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
OccupationPoet
GenreChildren's literature

Early life and education

He was born in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands.

Career

Awards

Hoekstra won numerous awards throughout his career, including the 1972 Constantijn Huygens Prize, an annual Dutch literary award.

Death

He died, age 81, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

See also


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