Simon Vinkenoog (18 July 1928 – 12 July 2009) was a Dutch poet, spoken word poet and writer. He was the editor of the anthology Atonaal (Atonal), which launched the Dutch "Fifties Movement".
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| Born | (1928-07-18)18 July 1928 |
| Died | 12 July 2009(2009-07-12) (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Writer, poet |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Period | 1950–2001 |
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In 2004 he was chosen as Dichter des Vaderlands, or "Poet Laureate", for the Netherlands. On 11 July 2009 Vinkenoog was admitted to an Amsterdam hospital after suffering a seizure. He died the following day.[1][2]
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| Preceded by | Dutch Poet Laureate "Dichter des Vaderlands" 2004–2005 |
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