August Willemsen
Dutch translator
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August Willemsen was a Dutch translator of Portuguese and Brazilian literature. He also published essays, diaries and letters. Willemsen was known for his powerful use of the Dutch language and his flawless style. Wikipedia
Born: June 16, 1936, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: November 29, 2007 (age 71 years), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Books: The Divine Canary and Farewell