Pieter Langendijk

Dutch playwright and poet

Pieter Langendijk - Dutch playwright and poet
Born

July 25th, 1683
342 years ago

Died

July 18th, 1756
269 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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Born in the Netherlands, a prominent playwright and poet emerged in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The body of work included numerous plays characterized by critical observation of societal manners and morals. Most notable works encompassed comedies that reflected contemporary life and human relationships, with particular acclaim for 'De Statenvergadering' and 'De Gekrookte Aap'. Contributed significantly to the development of Dutch theatre during this period.

Authored the comedy 'De Statenvergadering'

Created the play 'De Gekrookte Aap'

Wrote numerous successful plays and poems

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