Paulus the woodgnome biography sampler
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Jean Dulieu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jan van Oort | |
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Jean Dulieu (1962) | |
| Born | (1921-04-13)13 April 1921 Amsterdam |
| Died | 29 November 2006(2006-11-29) (aged 85) Arnhem |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Area(s) | Writer, cartoonist |
| Pseudonym(s) | Jean Dulieu |
Notable works | Paulus the woodgnome |
| Awards | Best Children's book 1962, Edison, Stripschapsprijs |
| www.paulusarchief.nl | |
Jan van Oort (13 April 1921 in Amsterdam – 29 November 2006 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 1921 in Amsterdam. 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 1940,