Nescio
1881–1961 (age 80)
Biography
Nescio, the pen name of Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh, was born in 1881 and became one of the Netherlands’ most cherished writers, capturing the wistful tensions between idealism and everyday life.
His stories and essays continue to resonate, and his resting place in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery is visited by readers who admire his lyrical honesty.