Camara Laye

Summary

Camara Laye is a human^[1]. Born in Kouroussa^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1928^[3]. He died in Dakar^[4]. He died on February 4, 1980^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Kouroussa^[2], Camara Laye…
• Camara Laye died in Dakar^[4].
• Camara Laye was born on January 1, 1928^[3].
• Camara Laye was born on January 1, 1924^[8].
• Camara Laye died on February 4, 1980^[5].
• Camara Laye held citizenship in Guinea^[9].
• Camara Laye worked as a writer^[6].
• Camara Laye received the Charles Veillon prize in the French language^[10].
• Camara Laye is recorded as male^[11].
• Camara Laye's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• The cause of death was kidney disease^[13].
• Camara Laye's work location is recorded as Paris^[14].
• Camara Laye's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[15].
• Camara Laye's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography^[16].
• Camara Laye's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[17].

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Origins and Family

Camara Laye was born in Kouroussa^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1928^[3] and January 1, 1924^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Camara Laye's professions included writer^[6].

Recognition

Camara Laye received the Charles Veillon prize in the French language^[10].

Death and Burial

Camara Laye died on February 4, 1980^[5]. He died in Dakar^[4]. The cause of death was kidney disease^[13].

Why It Matters

Camara Laye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[18] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[19]

FAQs

Where was Camara Laye born?

Camara Laye's place of birth was Kouroussa^[2].

Where did Camara Laye die?

Camara Laye died in Dakar^[4].

What did Camara Laye do for work?

Camara Laye worked as writer^[6].

What awards did Camara Laye receive?

Honors received include Charles Veillon prize in the French language^[10].