Anton Valens

Dutch writer and painter (1964–2021)
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Anton Valens

Summary

Anton Valens is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paterswolde[2]. He was born on January 1, 1964[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on November 7, 2021[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and painter[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Paterswolde[2], Anton Valens…
  • Anton Valens died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Anton Valens was born on January 1, 1964[3].
  • Anton Valens was born on January 17, 1964[8].
  • Anton Valens died on November 7, 2021[5].
  • Anton Valens held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[9].
  • Dutch was Anton Valens's native language[10].
  • Anton Valens's professions included writer[6].
  • Anton Valens's professions included painter[7].
  • Anton Valens's education included a stint at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Anton Valens is Het boek Ont[12].
  • Anton Valens received the Geertjan Lubberhuizen Prize[13].
  • Anton Valens received the Tzum-prize[14].
  • Anton Valens received the New Prose prize[15].
  • Anton Valens received the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[16].
  • Anton Valens received the Lucy B. en C.W. van der Hoogt award[17].
  • Anton Valens is recorded as male[18].
  • Anton Valens's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Anton Valens's given name is recorded as Anton[20].
  • Anton Valens's official website is recorded as http://www.antonvalens.nl/[21].
  • Anton Valens's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[22].
  • Anton Valens's nominated for is recorded as Boekenbon Literatureprize[23].
  • Anton Valens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].
  • Anton Valens's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paterswolde[2], Anton Valens… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1964[3] and January 17, 1964[8]. Dutch was his native language[10].

Education

Anton Valens's education included a stint at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and painter[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Anton Valens is Het boek Ont[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Geertjan Lubberhuizen Prize[13], a literary award[26], in Netherlands[27], founded in 1984[28]; Tzum-prize[14], a literary award[29], in Netherlands[30]; New Prose prize[15], a literary award[31], in Netherlands[32]; Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[16], an award[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1978[35]; and Lucy B. en C.W. van der Hoogt award[17], a literary debut award[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1921[38].

Death and Burial

Anton Valens died on November 7, 2021[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Anton Valens born?

Born in Paterswolde[2], Anton Valens…

Where did Anton Valens die?

Anton Valens passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Anton Valens do for work?

Anton Valens worked as writer[6] and painter[7].

Where did Anton Valens go to school?

Anton Valens was educated at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[11].

What awards did Anton Valens receive?

Honors received include Geertjan Lubberhuizen Prize[13], Tzum-prize[14], New Prose prize[15], and Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . rijksakademie.nl. Retrieved . rijksakademie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . rijksakademie.nl. Retrieved . rijksakademie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . death notice. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . death notice. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . rijksakademie.nl. Retrieved . rijksakademie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . rijksakademie.nl. Retrieved . rijksakademie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Geertjan Lubberhuizen Prize, Tzum-prize, New Prose prize +2
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