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Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d'Argent (Haitian Creole pronunciation: [fɣãŋ.ket.jɛ̃n]; 12 April 1936 – 20 February 2025), known by his pen name Frankétienne, was a Haitian writer, poet, playwright, and painter. He is recognized as one of Haiti's leading writers and playwrights in both French and Haitian Creole, and is "known as the father of Haitian letters". He was a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009, made a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Letters), and was named UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2010.

Quick facts about Frankétienne

  • Full name: Frankétienne
  • Born: 1936-04-12
  • Nationality: Haiti
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q162778

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Frankétienne?

Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d'Argent (Haitian Creole pronunciation: [fɣãŋ.ket.jɛ̃n]; 12 April 1936 – 20 February 2025), known by his pen name Frankétienne, was a Haitian writer, poet, playwright, and painter.

What nationality is Frankétienne?

Frankétienne is Haiti.

When was Frankétienne born?

Frankétienne was born on 1936-04-12.

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