Gerard Reve

Dutch writer (1923-2006)
Person human Q364153
Gerard Reve
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Gerard Reve

Summary

Gerard Reve is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1923[3]. He died in Zulte[4]. He died on April 8, 2006[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], visual artist[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerard Reve's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Gerard Reve died in Zulte[4].
  • Gerard Reve was born on December 14, 1923[3].
  • Gerard Reve died on April 8, 2006[5].
  • Gerard Reve's father was Gerard van het Reve[12].
  • Gerard Reve's mother was Janetta Jacoba Doornbusch[13].
  • Gerard Reve was married to Hanny Michaelis[14].
  • Gerard Reve held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dutch was Gerard Reve's native language[16].
  • Gerard Reve's professions included poet[6].
  • Gerard Reve's professions included writer[7].
  • Gerard Reve's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Gerard Reve worked as a visual artist[9].
  • Gerard Reve's professions included novelist[10].
  • Gerard Reve worked as a short story writer[17].
  • Gerard Reve's education included a stint at Vossius Gymnasium[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Reve is The Evenings: A Winter's Tale[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Reve is Nader tot U[20].
  • Gerard Reve received the Multatuli Award[21].
  • Gerard Reve received the Dutch Literature Prize[22].
  • Gerard Reve received the Reina Prinsen Geerligs prize[23].
  • Gerard Reve received the Mr. H.G. van der Vies-prijs[24].
  • Gerard Reve received the Prose prize of the City of Amsterdam[25].
  • Gerard Reve received the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[26].
  • Gerard Reve's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Amsterdam[2], Gerard Reve… he was born on December 14, 1923[3]. His father was Gerard van het Reve[12]. His mother was Janetta Jacoba Doornbusch[13]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Education

Gerard Reve was educated at Vossius Gymnasium[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], visual artist[9], novelist[10], and short story writer[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Evenings: A Winter's Tale[19], a literary work[28] and Nader tot U[20], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Multatuli Award[21], a literary award[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1972[32]; Dutch Literature Prize[22], a lifetime achievement literary award[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1956[35]; Reina Prinsen Geerligs prize[23], an award[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1946[38]; Mr. H.G. van der Vies-prijs[24], an award[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1939[41]; Prose prize of the City of Amsterdam[25], a literary award[42], in Netherlands[43], founded in 1946[44]; and Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[26], a grade of an order[45], in Netherlands[46], founded in 1892[47].

Personal Life

Gerard Reve was married to Hanny Michaelis[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Gerard Reve died on April 8, 2006[5]. He passed away in Zulte[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[48].

Why It Matters

Gerard Reve ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Works attributed to him include The Evenings: A Winter's Tale[51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was Gerard Reve born?

Gerard Reve was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Gerard Reve die?

Gerard Reve died in Zulte[4].

Who were Gerard Reve's parents?

Gerard Reve's father was Gerard van het Reve[12]. Gerard Reve's mother was Janetta Jacoba Doornbusch[13].

Who was Gerard Reve married to?

Gerard Reve's spouses include Hanny Michaelis[14].

What did Gerard Reve do for work?

Gerard Reve worked as poet[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], visual artist[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Gerard Reve go to school?

Gerard Reve was educated at Vossius Gymnasium[18].

What awards did Gerard Reve receive?

Honors received include Multatuli Award[21], Dutch Literature Prize[22], Reina Prinsen Geerligs prize[23], and Mr. H.G. van der Vies-prijs[24].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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