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Quick facts for kids Jan van Oort | |
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Jean Dulieu () | |
| Born | ()13 April Amsterdam |
| Died | 29 November () (aged 85) Arnhem |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Area(s) | Writer, cartoonist |
| Pseudonym(s) | Jean Dulieu |
Notable works | Paulus the woodgnome |
| Awards | Best Children's book , Edison, Stripschapsprijs |
Jan van Oort (13 April in Amsterdam – 29 November in Arnhem) was a Dutch children's book writer and comic strip cartoonist, working under the pseudonym of Jean Dulieu.
He is known for his creation of Paulus the woodgnome.
Personal biography
Jan van Oort was born on 13 April in Amsterdam.
Paulus the woodgnome biography
He was the son of concert singer Hendrik C. van Oort, and grandson of the political cartoonist Johan Braakensiek. Van Oort was into music, and creative activities such as drawing and puppet making.
Jan van Oort studied the violin on the conservatorium where he graduated in , and became violinist with the Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
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