Astrid Roemer
Surinamese-Dutch writer and teacher (1947–2026)
Biography
Astrid Heligonda Roemer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑstrɪt ɦeːliˈɣɔndaː ˈrumər], 27 April 1947 – 8 January 2026) was a Surinamese-Dutch writer and teacher. The Dutch-language author published novels, novellas, drama, poetry and radio plays. In 2016 she won the P. C. Hooft Award, the most important literary prize in the Netherlands and Belgium. Roemer was the first Surinamese author to win this award. She was also the first Surinamese author to win the Prijs der Nederlandse Letteren, which she was awarded in 2021. Translations of her work were longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2023 and the International Booker Prize in 2025.
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Awards & honours (2)
- P.C. Hooft Award
- Dutch Literature Prize
Quick answers about Astrid Roemer
- How old was Astrid Roemer?
- Astrid Roemer died on January 8, 2026 at the age of 78.
- When is Astrid Roemer's birthday?
- Astrid Roemer was born on April 27, 1947.
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- Astrid Roemer was born in Paramaribo.
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- Astrid Roemer's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Astrid Roemer is a citizen of Suriname.
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- Astrid Roemer is known as poet, playwright, writer, children's writer.
