Jérôme Louis Heldring facts for kids
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J. L. Heldring
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J.L. Heldring, 1969
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Jérôme Louis Heldring
21 December 1917 |
| Died | 27 April 2013 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Journalist, columnist |
Jérôme Louis Heldring (born 21 December 1917 – died 27 April 2013) was a famous Dutch journalist. A journalist writes for newspapers or magazines. Heldring was well-known for his regular articles, called columns, and for leading important newspapers.
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About J. L. Heldring
Jérôme Louis Heldring was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on 21 December 1917. He grew up to become a very important writer and thinker in his country.
Early Life and Career
Heldring began his writing career in 1953. He started writing columns for a newspaper called Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant, often called NRC. A column is a special article that appears regularly, usually written by the same person. From 1960, his column was named Dezer dagen, which means Our Days.
A Voice in Dutch Journalism
In 1968, Heldring became the editor-in-chief of the NRC. An editor-in-chief is the main person in charge of a newspaper. They decide what stories are published and how the newspaper looks. In 1970, the NRC newspaper joined with another paper to become NRC Handelsblad. Heldring continued to be the editor-in-chief until 1972.
He was seen as one of the most important political commentators in the Netherlands. A political commentator is someone who writes or talks about politics and current events. Heldring was known for his conservative ideas. This means he often preferred traditional ways of thinking and doing things. He was also very precise and thoughtful in his writing.
Later Years and Legacy
J. L. Heldring kept writing his column for NRC Handelsblad for a very long time. He stopped writing on 5 April 2012. He said he no longer felt inspired to write. He passed away about a year later, on 27 April 2013, in The Hague, Netherlands. He is remembered as a key figure in Dutch journalism.
