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Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦyɣoː ˈklʌu̯s]; 5 April 1929 – 19 March 2008) was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, novels, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director.
Apr 29, 2024 · Hugo Claus (born April 5, 1929, Brugge, Belg.—died March 19, 2008, Antwerp) was a Belgian poet, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, director, and painter renowned for his prolific energy and the versatility of his politically and socially challenging work. Many consider him to be Belgium’s greatest writer. Claus was the son of a painter.
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Mar 30, 2008 · Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was born on April 5, 1929, in the Flanders city of Bruges, to Jozef and Germaine Vanderlinden Claus. His father was a printer. Young Hugo, who dropped out of school at 15 ...
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus ( Brugge, 5 april 1929 – Antwerpen, 19 maart 2008) was een Vlaams dichter, schrijver, kunstschilder en filmmaker. Hij was de meest bekroonde auteur uit het Nederlandse taalgebied.
Mar 30, 2008 · Hugo Claus, one of Belgium's most renowned authors despite his often caustic portrayals of his nation, particularly its ambiguous role in World War II, died on March 19. He was 78. Claus, who had ...
Hugo Claus (1929-2008) was a prolific and versatile author of novels, poems, plays and films. He is considered the most important Flemish writer of modern literature and a master of the Flemish language.
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Mar 28, 2008 · Hugo Maurice Julien Claus, writer and poet: born Bruges, Belgium 5 April 1929; married first 1955 Elly Overzier (one son; marriage dissolved), second Veerle De Wit, (one son with Sylvia Kristel ...
