Peter Verhelst
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Summary
Peter Verhelst was born on January 28, 1962[1], in Bruges[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], poet[5], actor[6], and theatrical director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
- Native language: Dutch[10]
- Occupation: scenographer[11], musician[12], translator[13], performing artist[14], librettist[15]
- Field of work: literature[16], poetry[17], drama[18]
- Notable work: Zabriskie[19], Voor het vergeten[20]
- Award received: Jan Campert Prize for poetry[21], Gouden Griffel[22], Zilveren Griffel[23], Woutertje Pieterse prize[24], Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize[25], Dirk Martensprijs[26], Ida Gerhardt Poëzieprijs[27], Golden Owl[28], Toneelschrijfprijs[29], Awater Poëzieprijs[30], Constantijn Huygens Prize[31], Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuur[32], The Grand Poetry prize[33], Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Family name: Verhelst[36]
- Given name: Peter[37]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[38]
- Nominated for: Boekenbon Literatureprize[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[40]
- Birth name: Peter Roger Arthur Marcel Verhelst[41]
Product Details
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Type: Person[42]
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Country: BE[43]
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Began / founded: 1962-01-28[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8b7a9fcd-0fc3-4926-8903-90681fac334e[45]
Why It Matters
Peter Verhelst has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Peter Verhelst born?
Peter Verhelst's place of birth was Bruges[2].
What did Peter Verhelst do for work?
Peter Verhelst worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], poet[5], actor[6], and theatrical director[7].
What awards did Peter Verhelst receive?
Honors received include Jan Campert Prize for poetry[21], Gouden Griffel[22], Zilveren Griffel[23], and Woutertje Pieterse prize[24].