Clinge Doorenbos
About Clinge Doorenbos
Johannes Pieter Jacobus Helmich (Hens) Clinge Doorenbos was a versatile Dutch artist. As a songwriter, cabaret performer, and singer, he performed from 1908 for more than sixty years. He was also a journalist, author of children's books, comic strip creator, and poet.
He published his work without a first name or initials, using only his double surname. Many people came to know him simply as Clinge, perhaps assuming it was his first name.
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Who was Clinge Doorenbos?
Clinge Doorenbos was a versatile Dutch artist who performed as a songwriter, cabaret performer and singer from 1908 for more than sixty years.
Why was Clinge Doorenbos known as Clinge?
Clinge Doorenbos published his work under his double surname alone, without a first name or initials, so many people knew him simply as Clinge, perhaps assuming it was his first name.
What was Clinge Doorenbos's full name?
Clinge Doorenbos's full name was Johannes Pieter Jacobus Helmich (Hens) Clinge Doorenbos.
What else did Clinge Doorenbos do besides cabaret?
Besides cabaret and songwriting, Clinge Doorenbos worked as a journalist, children's book author, comic strip creator and poet.
