René Depestre: Biography, Facts and Career
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René Depestre (born 29 August 1926, Jacmel, Haiti) is a Haitian-French poet and former communist activist. He is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in Haitian literature. He lived in Cuba as an exile from the Duvalier regime for many years and was a founder of the Casa de las Américas publishing house. He is best known for his poetry.
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- Full name: René Depestre
- Born: 1926-08-29
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q59581
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Who is René Depestre?
René Depestre (born 29 August 1926, Jacmel, Haiti) is a Haitian-French poet and former communist activist.
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René Depestre is France.
When was René Depestre born?
René Depestre was born on 1926-08-29.
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