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| − | [[Gerrit Dekker]] (1897- | + | [[Gerrit Dekker]] (1897-1973) was a professor, translator, literary adviser and critic. |
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| + | == Biography == | ||
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| + | Born of [[Dutch]] parents in Pretoria, Transvaal, on 11 November 1897 | ||
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| + | He married Hendrina Gezina Huetinck in 1928 and the couple had two daughters (Trixie and Rikie) and a son, [[Leendert Dekker]]. | ||
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| + | Passed away in Klerksdorp on 10 April 1973 | ||
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| + | He was professor of [[Afrikaans]] Literature at the [[University of Potchefstroom for CHE]] | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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| + | The author of a number of works on various aspects of South African literature. His best known book was ''Afrikaanse Literatuurgeskiedenis'' ("[[Afrikaans]] Literary History") (1935, 1967) | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker | ||
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| + | http://www.dbnl.org/arch/dekk004afri01_01/pag/dekk004afri01_01.pdf | ||
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| + | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities D]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:51, 7 August 2023
Gerrit Dekker (1897-1973) was a professor, translator, literary adviser and critic.
Contents
Biography
Born of Dutch parents in Pretoria, Transvaal, on 11 November 1897
He married Hendrina Gezina Huetinck in 1928 and the couple had two daughters (Trixie and Rikie) and a son, Leendert Dekker.
Passed away in Klerksdorp on 10 April 1973
He was professor of Afrikaans Literature at the University of Potchefstroom for CHE
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
The author of a number of works on various aspects of South African literature. His best known book was Afrikaanse Literatuurgeskiedenis ("Afrikaans Literary History") (1935, 1967)
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker
http://www.dbnl.org/arch/dekk004afri01_01/pag/dekk004afri01_01.pdf
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities D
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker
https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_ons003197301_01/_ons003197301_01_0120.php
