René Depestre
René Depestre is a Haitian 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.
29 August 1926
Born on the same birth date (29 August 1926): Betty Lynn • Donn Fendler • Helene Ahrweiler
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