D. J. Opperman

South African poet (1914–1985)
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D. J. Opperman

Summary

D. J. Opperman is a human[1]. Born in Dannhauser[2], he… he was born on +1914-09-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Stellenbosch[4]. He died on +1985-09-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • D. J. Opperman's place of birth was Dannhauser[2].
  • D. J. Opperman died in Stellenbosch[4].
  • D. J. Opperman was born on +1914-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • D. J. Opperman died on +1985-09-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • D. J. Opperman held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • D. J. Opperman's professions included poet[6].
  • D. J. Opperman's professions included writer[7].
  • D. J. Opperman worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among D. J. Opperman's employers was Huisgenoot[11].
  • Among D. J. Opperman's employers was University of Cape Town[12].
  • D. J. Opperman was employed by Stellenbosch University[13].
  • D. J. Opperman was educated at University of Cape Town[14].
  • D. J. Opperman's education included a stint at University of Natal[15].
  • D. J. Opperman's education included a stint at Estcourt High School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Komas uit 'n bamboesstok[17].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Heilige beeste[18].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Joernaal van Jorik[19].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Dolosse[20].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Blom en baaierd[21].
  • A notable work attributed to D. J. Opperman is Voëlvry[22].
  • D. J. Opperman received the Hertzog Prize[23].
  • D. J. Opperman received the W.A. Hofmeyr Prize[24].
  • D. J. Opperman received the Hertzog Prize[25].
  • D. J. Opperman received the W.A. Hofmeyr Prize[26].
  • D. J. Opperman received the Central News Agency Literary Award[27].

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Origins and Family

D. J. Opperman was born in Dannhauser[2]. He was born on +1914-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cape Town[14], a public university[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in Cape Town[31]; University of Natal[15], a university[32], in South Africa[33], founded in 1910[34], headquartered in Durban[35]; and Estcourt High School[16], a high school[36], in South Africa[37], founded in 1886[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Huisgenoot[11], a magazine[39], founded in 1916[40]; University of Cape Town[12], a public university[41], in South Africa[42], founded in 1829[43], headquartered in Cape Town[44]; and Stellenbosch University[13], a public university[45], in South Africa[46], founded in 1866[47], headquartered in Stellenbosch[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Komas uit 'n bamboesstok[17], Heilige beeste[18], Joernaal van Jorik[19], Dolosse[20], Blom en baaierd[21], and Voëlvry[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Hertzog Prize[23], a literary award[49], in South Africa[50], founded in 1914[51]; W.A. Hofmeyr Prize[24], a literary award[52], in South Africa[53]; Central News Agency Literary Award[27], a literary award[54], in South Africa[55]; Honorary doctor of Stellenbosch University[56], an award[57], in South Africa[58]; honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[59], an award[60], in South Africa[61]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[62].

Death and Burial

D. J. Opperman died on +1985-09-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Stellenbosch[4].

Why It Matters

D. J. Opperman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was D. J. Opperman born?

D. J. Opperman's place of birth was Dannhauser[2].

Where did D. J. Opperman die?

D. J. Opperman died in Stellenbosch[4].

What did D. J. Opperman do for work?

D. J. Opperman worked as poet[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did D. J. Opperman go to school?

D. J. Opperman was educated at University of Cape Town[14], University of Natal[15], and Estcourt High School[16].

What awards did D. J. Opperman receive?

Honors received include Hertzog Prize[23], W.A. Hofmeyr Prize[24], Hertzog Prize[25], and W.A. Hofmeyr Prize[26].

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