Tonnus Oosterhoff

Dutch poet and writer
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Summary

Tonnus Oosterhoff was born on March 18, 1953[1], in Leiden[2]. He has worked as a poet[3] and writer[4].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[5]
  • Native language: Dutch[6]
  • Educated at: University of Groningen[7]
  • Notable work: Op de rok van het universum[8], Wij zagen ons in een kleine groep mensen veranderen[9]
  • Award received: P.C. Hooft Award[10], Jan Campert Prize for poetry[11], C. Buddingh'-prijs[12], Multatuli Award[13], Herman Gorterprijs[14], VSB Poetry Prize[15], Awater Poëzieprijs[16], Gerrit Komrij-prijs[17], Tzum-prize[18], Beste Groninger Boek - fictie[19], The Grand Poetry prize[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Given name: Tonnus[22]
  • Official website: http://www.tonnusoosterhoff.nl[23]
  • Nominated for: Boekenbon Literatureprize[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[26]

Why It Matters

Works attributed to Tonnus Oosterhoff include Bewegende Gedichten[27], a creative work[28]; Slaaplied (Lullaby)[29], a creative work[30]; Onrust (Restlessness)[31], a creative work[32]; and Slechte adem in de mist (Bad breath in the mist)[33], a creative work[34].

FAQs

Where was Tonnus Oosterhoff born?

Tonnus Oosterhoff's place of birth was Leiden[2].

What did Tonnus Oosterhoff do for work?

Tonnus Oosterhoff worked as a poet[3] and writer[4].

Where did Tonnus Oosterhoff go to school?

Tonnus Oosterhoff was educated at University of Groningen[7].

What awards did Tonnus Oosterhoff receive?

Honors received include P.C. Hooft Award[10], Jan Campert Prize for poetry[11], C. Buddingh'-prijs[12], and Multatuli Award[13].

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  6. [3] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [8] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. boekenbonliteratuurprijs.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  3. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → P.C. Hooft Award, Jan Campert Prize for poetry, C. Buddingh'-prijs +8
    Educated at → University of Groningen
    Notable work → Op de rok van het universum, Wij zagen ons in een kleine groep mensen veranderen
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