Stijn Streuvels
Belgian writer (1871–1969)
Stijn Streuvels was born on October 3, 1871 in Heule and died on August 15, 1969 in Ingooigem, aged 97. Recorded occupations: writer, baker, screenwriter, translator, photographer and exlibrist. Country of citizenship: Belgium. Fields of work: literary activity and translating activity. Notable works include “The Flax Field”. Honours include Dutch Literature Prize, Nieuwe Gids Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria, honorary doctor of the University of Münster, Literature Prize of the Flemish Provinces and Knight of the Order of Leopold. Member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde.
- Born
- October 3, 1871 · Heule
- Died
- August 15, 1969 · Ingooigem
- Age at death
- 97
- Citizenship
- Belgium
- Occupations
- writer, baker, screenwriter, translator, photographer, exlibrist
- Notable works
- The Flax Field
- Honours
- Dutch Literature Prize, Nieuwe Gids Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria, honorary doctor of the University of Münster, Literature Prize of the Flemish Provinces, Knight of the Order of Leopold
- Wikipedia editions
- 20 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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