Hugo Claus
Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 5, 1929
Day of Death: March 19, 2008 (79 years old)
Place of Birth: Bruges, Belgium
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.
