René Depestre
Haitian poet and former communist activist
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Summary
René Depestre was born on August 29, 1926[1], in Jacmel[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and essayist[5].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 29, 1924[6]
- Country of citizenship: Haiti[7], France[8]
- Educated at: University of Paris[9]
- Notable work: Hadriana in All My Dreams[10]
- Award received: Prix Goncourt de la nouvelle[11], Prix Renaudot[12], Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African poetry[13], Prix Guillaume Apollinaire[14], Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Grand Prix de Poésie[16], Prix Carbet de la Caraïbe et du Tout-Monde[17], Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL[18], Amic Prize[19], Wikidata item[20], Prix Goncourt de la Poésie[21], prix Nessim Habif[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family name: Depestre[24]
- Given name: René[25]
- Relative: Michaëlle Jean[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[29]
FAQs
Where was René Depestre born?
René Depestre was born in Jacmel[2].
What did René Depestre do for work?
René Depestre worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and essayist[5].
Where did René Depestre go to school?
René Depestre was educated at University of Paris[9].
What awards did René Depestre receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt de la nouvelle[11], Prix Renaudot[12], Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African poetry[13], and Prix Guillaume Apollinaire[14].