Dutch author Cees Nooteboom dies aged 92

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Philip Oltermann European culture editorFebruary 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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Dutch author Cees Nooteboom, known for his novels, travel writing, and translations, has died at the age of 92 on the island of Menorca. His publishing house announced his peaceful passing on Wednesday. Nooteboom gained recognition in the Netherlands with his 1955 debut novel, *Philip and the Others*, and achieved international success with his 1980 novel, *Rituals*. Born in The Hague in 1933, he experienced the Second World War as a child, an event he said marked his earliest memories. Beyond his own writing, Nooteboom translated works from English into Dutch and received honorary doctorates from multiple universities.

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Rotterdam 30% Seán O’Casey 30% Brendan Behan 30% Czesław Miłosz 30% Ted Hughes 30% Germany ×240% The Hague ×250% Menorca 50% De Bezige Bij 50% Simone Sassen 60% Netherlands ×270% Cees Nooteboom ×5100%

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