Henk Hofland

Hendrik Johannes Adrianus "Henk" Hofland (; 20 July 1927 – 21 June 2016) was a Dutch journalist, commentator, essayist and columnist. H.J.A. Hofland, as he is also commonly known, is often referred to as the éminence grise of Dutch journalism.

In 1999 he was named Dutch "Journalist of the century" in a nationwide poll among his fans.Journalist Hofland wins top literary prize , Radio Netherlands Worldwide, 14 December 2010 He once called himself as belonging to the "anarcho-liberal community", though his political orientation is that of the secular center of society. 'Groot kanon' inspireert niet iedereen, NRC Handelsblad, 17 December 1999 Hofland: meester van hoofdzaken en bagatellen, Trouw, 16 December 2010

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