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Gerson Poyk (Herson Gubertus Gerson Poyk) was born on 16 June, 1931 in Namodele, Rote Island, is an Indonesian writer. Discover Gerson Poyk's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Herson Gubertus Gerson Poyk |
| Occupation |
writer, journalist |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
16 June 1931 |
| Birthday |
16 June |
| Birthplace |
Namodele, Rote Island |
| Date of death |
24 February, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Depok |
| Nationality |
Indonesia
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He is a member of famous writer with the age 85 years old group.
Gerson Poyk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Gerson Poyk height not available right now. We will update Gerson Poyk's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Gerson Poyk's Wife?
His wife is Agustin Antuaneta Saba
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Agustin Antuaneta Saba |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Fanny J. Poyk |
Gerson Poyk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerson Poyk worth at the age of 85 years old? Gerson Poyk’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from Indonesia. We have estimated Gerson Poyk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Gerson Poyk (June 16, 1931 – February 24, 2017) was an Indonesian writer and journalist, representative of the "Generation-66".
Full name Herson Gubertus Gerson Poyk.
Among friends he was known as "Pak Bea" (Sir Bea) or "Oom Bea" (Uncle Bea).
Poyk was born in Namodele, Rote Island.
He started to write in the 1950s.
He published his works in the magazines "Mimbar Indonesia", "Budaya", "Sastra", Horison.
He graduated in 1956 from a Christian school of teachers in Surabaya.
After that he taught at schools in Ternate (1956-1958) and Bima (1958).
In the 1960s and 1970s he became a notable writer.
He published more than 100 collections of poetry, short stories, essays and novels.
In 1962–1970, he was a journalist in the evening capital newspaper "Sinar Harapan", in 1970-1971 – in the National information agency "Antara".
Then during two years he was engaged in the international writing program at Iowa University (USA).
The first novel "The First Days" was published in 1964 in the magazine "Mimbar Indonesia" and was highly appreciated by the well-known critic HB Jassin.
The novels "Three Solo Concerts" and "The Pearl" were published in 1968.
The novels of the late 1970s and the 1980s are "Caresses of savannahs" (1979), “The Love thread” (1982), “The Bell” (1982), “Requiem for a Woman (1983), “The Pearl in the Paddy Field "(1984)," Prayer for Peace "(1987),"The Dream of Nyoman Sulastri and Hannibal" (1988),"Poti Volo"(1988), "Thunderstorm over the Country"(2010).
The writer's works have been translated into English, Dutch, German, Russian, Turkish and Japanese.
The novel "Teacher" based on the writer's experience at the school on Ternate, was written in 1971 and published by the authoritative Jakarta publishing house "Pustaka Jaya" in 1973.
Among the collections of short stories are “Matias Akankari (1971), "Rocking and love letters of Alexander Rajaguguk" (1974), “Nostalgia for the Small Sunda Islands” (1976), “The Trap” (1978), “Under the Sun of Bali” (1982), "The Little Coral" (1985).
In 1982, he participated in a literary seminar in India.
He died in Depok, aged 85.
The last collection of poems "Dari Rote ke Iowa" (from Rote to Iowa) was launched on June 25, 2016, as part of the celebration of the writer's 85th birthday.
