Rita Verschuur

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Rita Verschuur

Summary

Rita Verschuur is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Netherlands[2]. She was born on July 25, 1935[3]. She worked as a translator[4], children's writer[5], and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Rita Verschuur was born in Netherlands[2].
  • Rita Verschuur was born in Amsterdam[7].
  • Rita Verschuur was born on July 25, 1935[3].
  • Rita Verschuur was married to Egil Törnqvist[8].
  • A child of Rita Verschuur was Marit Törnqvist[9].
  • Rita Verschuur held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Rita Verschuur's professions included translator[4].
  • Rita Verschuur worked as a children's writer[5].
  • Rita Verschuur's professions included writer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Rita Verschuur is Vreemd land[11].
  • Rita Verschuur received the Zilveren Griffel[12].
  • Rita Verschuur received the Nienke van Hichtum-prijs[13].
  • Rita Verschuur received the Golden Owl[14].
  • Rita Verschuur received the Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuur[15].
  • Rita Verschuur received the Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuur[16].
  • Rita Verschuur is recorded as female[17].
  • Rita Verschuur's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Rita Verschuur's family name is recorded as Verschuur[19].
  • Rita Verschuur's given name is recorded as Rita[20].
  • Rita Verschuur's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[21].
  • Rita Verschuur's described by source is recorded as Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[22].
  • Rita Verschuur's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[23].
  • Rita Verschuur's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[24].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Netherlands[2], a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands[25], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[26], founded in 1795[27] and Amsterdam[7], a city[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1300[30]. Rita Verschuur was born on July 25, 1935[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], children's writer[5], and writer[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rita Verschuur is Vreemd land[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Zilveren Griffel[12], a young adult literature award[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1971[33]; Nienke van Hichtum-prijs[13], an award[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1964[36]; Golden Owl[14], a literary award[37], in Belgium[38], founded in 1995[39]; and Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuur[15].

Personal Life

Rita Verschuur was married to Egil Törnqvist[8]. A child of her was Marit Törnqvist[9].

FAQs

Where was Rita Verschuur born?

Rita Verschuur was born in Netherlands[2].

Who was Rita Verschuur married to?

Rita Verschuur's spouses include Egil Törnqvist[8].

What did Rita Verschuur do for work?

Rita Verschuur worked as translator[4], children's writer[5], and writer[6].

What awards did Rita Verschuur receive?

Honors received include Zilveren Griffel[12], Nienke van Hichtum-prijs[13], Golden Owl[14], and Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuur[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . VIAF ID. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of birth Netherlands, Amsterdam
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    Date of birth +1935-07-25T00:00:00Z
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