Writer
Arthur Japin
1956 - today
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Arthur Japin
His biography is available in 12 different languages on Wikipedia. Arthur Japin is the 6,751st most popular writer, the 1,104th most popular biography from Netherlands and the 62nd most popular Dutch Writer.
Arthur Japin is most famous for his historical novels, such as "The Two Hearts of Kwasi Boachi," which vividly explore themes of colonialism and identity. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an actor in theater and film, adding a unique performative depth to his storytelling. His legacy endures through his empathetic portrayals of marginalized voices, enriching Dutch literature and sparking ongoing conversations about cultural heritage.
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Among Writers
Among writers, Arthur Japin ranks 6,751 out of 7,302. Before him are Sayaka Murata, Catherine Asaro, Eric Linklater, Wolf Blitzer, Alexandre del Valle, and Katharine Lee Bates. After him are Pınar Selek, David Gerrold, Kinoko Nasu, Fatou Diome, James Kelman, and Robert Seethaler.
Most Popular Writers in Wikipedia
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Sayaka Murata
1979 - Present
HPI: 48.48
Rank: 6,745
Catherine Asaro
1955 - Present
HPI: 48.45
Rank: 6,746
Eric Linklater
1899 - 1974
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 6,747
Wolf Blitzer
1948 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 6,748
Alexandre del Valle
1968 - Present
HPI: 48.42
Rank: 6,749
Katharine Lee Bates
1859 - 1929
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,750
Arthur Japin
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,751
Pınar Selek
1971 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,752
David Gerrold
1944 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 6,753
Kinoko Nasu
1973 - Present
HPI: 48.38
Rank: 6,754
Fatou Diome
1968 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 6,755
James Kelman
1946 - Present
HPI: 48.35
Rank: 6,756
Robert Seethaler
1966 - Present
HPI: 48.35
Rank: 6,757
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1956, Arthur Japin ranks 679. Before him are Claudio Rodriguez Fer, Chris Hedges, Andrés Aldama, Ilana Kloss, David Wolf, and Zoltán Verrasztó. After him are Fritz Fischer, Laimutė Baikauskaitė, Katalin Szili, Rabri Devi, Fernando Clavijo, and Anita Hill.
Others Born in 1956
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Claudio Rodriguez Fer
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.51
Rank: 673
Chris Hedges
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.50
Rank: 674
Andrés Aldama
BOXER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.47
Rank: 675
Ilana Kloss
TENNIS PLAYER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 676
David Wolf
ASTRONAUT
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 677
Zoltán Verrasztó
SWIMMER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.43
Rank: 678
Arthur Japin
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 679
Fritz Fischer
ATHLETE
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.39
Rank: 680
Laimutė Baikauskaitė
ATHLETE
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 681
Katalin Szili
POLITICIAN
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.33
Rank: 682
Rabri Devi
POLITICIAN
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.24
Rank: 683
Fernando Clavijo
SOCCER PLAYER
1956 - 2019
HPI: 48.21
Rank: 684
Anita Hill
LAWYER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.19
Rank: 685
In Netherlands
Among people born in Netherlands, Arthur Japin ranks 1,104 out of NaN. Before him are Sarina Wiegman (1969), Kew Jaliens (1978), Orkun Kökçü (2000), Michael van Gerwen (1989), Tim de Cler (1978), and Leontien van Moorsel (1970). After him are Ronald Waterreus (1970), Ireen Wüst (1986), Sander van Doorn (1979), Cas Mudde (1967), Ron Vlaar (1985), and Dafne Schippers (1992).
Others born in Netherlands
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Sarina Wiegman
SOCCER PLAYER
1969 - Present
HPI: 48.51
Rank: 1,098
Kew Jaliens
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 48.49
Rank: 1,099
Orkun Kökçü
SOCCER PLAYER
2000 - Present
HPI: 48.49
Rank: 1,100
Michael van Gerwen
ATHLETE
1989 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 1,101
Tim de Cler
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 48.44
Rank: 1,102
Leontien van Moorsel
CYCLIST
1970 - Present
HPI: 48.42
Rank: 1,103
Arthur Japin
WRITER
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 1,104
Ronald Waterreus
SOCCER PLAYER
1970 - Present
HPI: 48.28
Rank: 1,105
Ireen Wüst
SKATER
1986 - Present
HPI: 48.28
Rank: 1,106
Sander van Doorn
MUSICIAN
1979 - Present
HPI: 48.26
Rank: 1,107
Cas Mudde
POLITICAL SCIENTIST
1967 - Present
HPI: 48.25
Rank: 1,108
Ron Vlaar
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 48.25
Rank: 1,109
Dafne Schippers
ATHLETE
1992 - Present
HPI: 48.23
Rank: 1,110
Among Writers In Netherlands
Among writers born in Netherlands, Arthur Japin ranks 62. Before him are Gerrit Achterberg (1905), Guus Kuijer (1942), Meindert DeJong (1906), Gerbrand Bakker (1962), Renate Dorrestein (1954), and Michel Faber (1960). After him are Jan van Steenbergen (1970), Arnon Grunberg (1971), Rutger Bregman (1988), Marieke Lucas Rijneveld (1991), and Femke Dekker (1979).
Gerrit Achterberg
1905 - 1962
HPI: 53.39
Rank: 56
Guus Kuijer
1942 - Present
HPI: 52.67
Rank: 57
Meindert DeJong
1906 - 1991
HPI: 51.78
Rank: 58
Gerbrand Bakker
1962 - Present
HPI: 50.52
Rank: 59
Renate Dorrestein
1954 - 2018
HPI: 50.51
Rank: 60
Michel Faber
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 61
Arthur Japin
1956 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 62
Jan van Steenbergen
1970 - Present
HPI: 47.74
Rank: 63
Arnon Grunberg
1971 - Present
HPI: 47.21
Rank: 64
Rutger Bregman
1988 - Present
HPI: 42.90
Rank: 65
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
1991 - Present
HPI: 40.99
Rank: 66
Femke Dekker
1979 - Present
HPI: 40.11
Rank: 67
