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Menno ter Braak: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born January 26, 1902 • Netherlands
Died May 14, 1940 (aged 38) • The Hague • Netherlands
Founder Edgar du Perron • “Forum”
Notable Works “Van oude en nieuwe Christenen”

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