Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders

Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders (1 March 1886 - 17 November 1957) was a Surinamese teacher and fervent activist for Sranan Tongo. As a teacher, he was forced to use the Dutch language thus denying the children their own language. He was an early advocate of Sranan and Creole culture.

Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders

Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders (1 March 1886 - 17 November 1957) was a Surinamese teacher and fervent activist for Sranan Tongo. As a teacher, he was forced to use the Dutch language thus denying the children their own language. He was an early advocate of Sranan and Creole culture.