Hendrik de Vries, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hendrik de Vries

Dutch poet and painter

Date of Birth: 17-Aug-1896

Place of Birth: Groningen, Netherlands

Date of Death: 18-Nov-1989

Profession: writer, poet, painter, drawer

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Hendrik (Henry) de Vries (17 August 1896 in Groningen, Netherlands – 18 November 1989 in Haren, Netherlands) was a significant Dutch poet and painter.
He was an early surrealist, was liberal-minded, and preached vitality.
The subconscious mind plays a crucial role in his poetry. Much his inspiration came from his interest in Spain and Spanish culture.
He visited Spain frequently and became proficient enough to write many poems in Spanish. De Vries had many collections of his poetry, writings, and artworks published during his lifetime.
He also contributed to the literary magazine Het Getij (The Tide).