Global InformationJulius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders information
Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders | |
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 The only known photo of 'Papa Koenders' | |
| Born | 1 March 1886 Paramaribo, Surinam |
| Died | 17 November 1957 (aged 71) |
| Other names | Papa Koenders Kris Kras |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher activist |
| Notable work | Foetoe-boi |
Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders (1 March 1886 – 17 November 1957) was a Surinamese teacher and fervent activist for Sranan Tongo. As a teacher, he was forced to use the Dutch language thus denying the children their own language.[1] He was an early advocate of Sranan and Creole culture.[2]
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