Léopold Sédar Senghor Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Léopold Sédar Senghor
09/10/1906   -   20/12/2001

Introduction:

Leopold Sedar Senghor became the first President of the Republic of Senegal after his nation gained independence from the colonial regime. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on.

Bithday 09 October 1906
Nationality Senegalese
Famous as
Senegalese Politician

Léopold Sédar Senghor Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous:
    Black Writers
  • Died At Age:
    95
  • Sun Sign:
    Libra
  • Also Known As:
    Leopold Sedar Senghor, Léopold Sédar Senghor, Leopold S Senghor
  • Born In:
    Joal-Fadiouth
  • Famous As:
    Senegalese Politician
  • Political Ideology:
    Socialist Party Of Senegal
  • Died On:
    December 20, 2001
  • Place Of Death:
    Verson
  • Founder/Co-Founder:
    Senegalese Democratic Bloc, Socialist Party Of Senegal
  • Education:
    1. 1:Lycée Louis-le-Grand
    2. 2: École Normale Supérieure
    3. 3: Sorbonne
    4. 4: University Of Paris
  • Awards:
    Peace Prize Of The German Book Trade - 1968 Jawaharlal Nehru Award For International Understanding - 1982

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