- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJan Hendrik Wolkers
- Jan Wolkers was born on October 26, 1925 in Oegstgeest, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He was a writer, known for Turkish Delight (1973), Zomerhitte (2008) and Kort Amerikaans (1979). He was married to Karina Wolkers. He died on October 19, 2007 in Westermient, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
- SpouseKarina Wolkers(1981 - October 19, 2007) (his death, 2 children)
- Frequently used themes include (autobiographical) elements such as fundamentalistic Christian religion, physical decay, and death.
- Explicit and very graphical descriptions of sexuality
- Father of Bob Wolkers and Tom Wolkers.
- Grandfather of Rosita Wolkers.
- Despite the wide acclaim he received as a writer, he considered himself a sculptor in the first place.
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