Talk:Jules de Corte/Sources

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  • Born on March 29 1924. [1][2]
  • Born in Deurne. [1][2]
  • Officially called "Julius". [1]
  • Died on February 16 1996 in the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven. [1]
  • Parents Peer de Corte and Anna van Eijk. [1][2]
  • Father had socialist ideals and in 1923 led a strike the failure of which had a significant impact on the already poor family. [1]
  • At fourteen months, developed a middle ear infection, which eventually led to him becoming blind. [1]
  • Spent rest of his childhood in two Catholic institutions for the blind in Grave. [1][2]
  • These provided him with a good education but no affection. [1]
  • In the last year of the Second World War, allied soldiers were accommodated in the institute and De Corte sang songs for them and played the piano. [1]
  • In 1945 De Corte became a professional musician. [1]
  • Initially he played at dance schools and parties and so on, but soon afterwards he began to make radio and stage appearances. [1]
  • Over the years, colloborated with many other famous performers, including Louis van Dijk, Albert Mol and Rita Reys. [1]
  • Estimated to have written over 3,000 songs. [1]
  • Received Edison award in 1962, for the LP Liedjes die eigenlijk niet mogen. [1]
  • Received Visser-Neerlandia Prize in 1967, for his complete works. [1]
  • Received Gouden Harp in 1969. [1]
  • Received Louis Davids Prize in 1975, for the song Het land van de toekomst. [1]

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