Israel Querido, a leading figure in the literary life of Holland, died here today, aged sixty-two years.
Querido came from an old Portuguese family and was recognized as a most colorful figure. Starting originally as a watchmaker he devoted his spare hours to literature and philosophy and later gained recognition as an outstanding critic and writer. He particularly distinguished himself with a number of historical studies.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
