Edward william bok biography
Edward Bok (born October 9, , Den Helder, Netherlands—died January 9, , Lake Wales, Florida, U.S.) was an....
Edward Bok
Dutch-born American editor and writer (1863–1930)
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| Born | Eduard Willem Gerard Cesar Hidde Bok (1863-10-09)October 9, 1863 Den Helder, Netherlands |
| Died | January 9, 1930(1930-01-09) (aged 66) Lake Wales, Florida, US |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Notable awards | Pulitzer Prize |
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Edward William Bok (born Eduard Willem Gerard Cesar Hidde Bok)[1] (October 9, 1863 – January 9, 1930)[1] was a Dutch-born American editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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He was editor of the Ladies' Home Journal for 30 years (1889–1919). He also distributed popular homebuilding plans and created Bok Tower Gardens in central Florida.
Life and career
Bok was born in Den Helder, Netherlands to an at-the-time wealthy, prominent family.
After his father lost mo