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Léon Damas
1912-03-28 – 1978-01-22
Life & Legacy
Léon-Gontran Damas (March 28, 1912 – January 22, 1978) was a French poet and politician. He was one of the founders of the Négritude movement. He also used the pseudonym Lionel Georges André Cabassou.
Occupation & Career
politician, poet, writer
Education
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales
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Honors & Awards
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Employer
Georgetown University · Howard University
Education & Institutions
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales
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Sources & Provenance
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