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Jan Wolkers
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Overview
Born
October 26
,
1925
·
Oegstgeest, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Died
October 19
,
2007
·
Westermient, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Birth name
Jan Hendrik Wolkers
Mini Bio
Jan Wolkers was born on October 26, 1925 in Oegstgeest, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He was a writer, known for
Turkish Delight (1973)
,
Zomerhitte (2008)
and
Kort Amerikaans (1979)
. He was married to
Karina Wolkers
. He died on October 19, 2007 in Westermient, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Family
Spouse
Karina Wolkers
(1981 - October 19, 2007) (his death, 2 children)
Trademarks
Frequently used themes include (autobiographical) elements such as fundamentalistic Christian religion, physical decay, and death.
Explicit and very graphical descriptions of sexuality
Trivia
Father of
Bob Wolkers
and
Tom Wolkers
.
Grandfather of
Rosita Wolkers
.
Despite the wide acclaim he received as a writer, he considered himself a sculptor in the first place.
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