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Meindert DeJong
American children's writer (1906–1991).
The record
Meindert DeJong was an American children's writer. Born on 4 March 1906 in Wierum, DeJong died on 16 July 1991 in Michigan at the age of 85.
DeJong studied at Calvin University. Honours include Newbery Medal, Hans Christian Andersen Award and Regina Medal, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, Meindert DeJong is No. 72,740 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 March 1906, Wierum
- Died
- 16 July 1991, Michigan (aged 85)
- Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as
- Writer, children's writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Calvin University
- Genres
- Children's literature
- Languages
- Dutch, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
85
Lived to 85.
4 Mar
Shares a birthday with Antonio Vivaldi and Miriam Makeba.
20
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Newbery Medal1955
- Hans Christian Andersen Award1962
- Regina Medal1972
- Zilveren Griffel1973
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