Kees Fens

Dutch writer (1929 - 2008)
Person human Q2540802
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Kees Fens

Summary

Kees Fens is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on October 18, 1929[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on June 14, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Kees Fens…
  • Kees Fens passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Kees Fens was born on October 18, 1929[3].
  • Kees Fens died on June 14, 2008[5].
  • A child of Kees Fens was Stijn Fens[10].
  • Kees Fens held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[11].
  • Dutch was Kees Fens's native language[12].
  • Kees Fens's professions included writer[6].
  • Kees Fens's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Kees Fens worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Kees Fens's employers was Radboud University[13].
  • Among Kees Fens's employers was Radboud University[14].
  • Among Kees Fens's employers was Radboud University[15].
  • Kees Fens received the P.C. Hooft Award[16].
  • Kees Fens received the Zilveren Griffel[17].
  • Kees Fens received the Laurens Janszoon Costerprijs[18].
  • Kees Fens received the Q1982047[19].
  • Kees Fens received the G.H. 's-Gravesande-prijs[20].
  • Kees Fens was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[21].
  • Kees Fens is recorded as male[22].
  • Kees Fens's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Kees Fens's Commons category is recorded as Kees Fens[24].
  • Kees Fens's family name is recorded as Fens[25].
  • Kees Fens's given name is recorded as Kees[26].
  • Kees Fens's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[27].

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Origins and Family

Kees Fens was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on October 18, 1929[3]. Dutch was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Radboud University[13], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1923[30].

Recognition

Awards received include P.C. Hooft Award[16], a lifetime achievement literary award[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1947[33]; Zilveren Griffel[17], a young adult literature award[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1971[36]; Laurens Janszoon Costerprijs[18], a literary award[37], in Netherlands[38]; Q1982047[19], a literary award[39], in Netherlands[40]; and G.H. 's-Gravesande-prijs[20], an award[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1978[43].

Personal Life

A child of Kees Fens was Stijn Fens[10].

Death and Burial

Kees Fens died on June 14, 2008[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Kees Fens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Kees Fens born?

Kees Fens was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Kees Fens die?

Kees Fens died in Amsterdam[4].

What did Kees Fens do for work?

Kees Fens worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Kees Fens receive?

Honors received include P.C. Hooft Award[16], Zilveren Griffel[17], Laurens Janszoon Costerprijs[18], and Q1982047[19].

References

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Proeven van eigen cultuur, vijfenzeventig jaar Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen 1923-1998 Deel II 1960-1998. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Proeven van eigen cultuur, vijfenzeventig jaar Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen 1923-1998 Deel II 1960-1998. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Proeven van eigen cultuur, vijfenzeventig jaar Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen 1923-1998 Deel II 1960-1998. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . jancampertstichting.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nos.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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