Born in Wormerveer, died in Hilversum. Dutch teacher and author who mainly wrote regional novels and children's books. His best known novel is Sil de Strandjutter, which was adapted for Dutch television by Willy van Hemert and broadcast by the NCRV in 1976.
Moeilijk boek om doorheen te komen. Uiteindelijk besloten te stoppen met lezen, tegen mijn principes in. Puur omdat de oude schrijfstijl nu lastig te begrijpen is en daardoor kan ik niet in het verhaal gezogen worden. Jammer!