Hugo Claus
Birth date
April 5, 1929
Death date
March 19, 2008
Place of birth
Bruges, Belgium
Profession
Writing
Age
78 years
Biography
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English.
