Jan de Hartog
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Summary
Jan de Hartog was born on April 22, 1914[1], in Haarlem[2]. He died on September 22, 2002[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and Engelandvaarder[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 15, 2002[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12], United States[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Occupation: actor[15]
- Field of work: author[16], literary scholar[17]
- Notable work: The Captain[18], The Peaceable Kingdom: An American Saga[19]
- Award received: Mr. H.G. van der Vies-prijs[20], Tony Award for Best Play[21], Jacobsonprijs[22], Edmond Hustinx Prize for playwrights[23]
- Religion or worldview: Dutch Reformed Church[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Jan de Hartog[26]
- Residence: Schoorl[27]
- Family name: De Hartog[28]
- Given name: Jan[29], Johannes[30]
- Described at URL: https://www.oorlogsbronnen.nl/tijdlijn/Jan-de-Hartog/03/0004?lang=nl[31], https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_de_Hartog[32]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[33]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Play[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Dutch[36]
Why It Matters
Jan de Hartog has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include The Four Poster[39], a film[40], directed by Irving Reis[41] and The Fourposter[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Jan de Hartog born?
Jan de Hartog was born in Haarlem[2].
Where did Jan de Hartog die?
Jan de Hartog passed away in Houston[4].
What did Jan de Hartog do for work?
Jan de Hartog worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and Engelandvaarder[9].
What awards did Jan de Hartog receive?
Honors received include Mr. H.G. van der Vies-prijs[20], Tony Award for Best Play[21], Jacobsonprijs[22], and Edmond Hustinx Prize for playwrights[23].