René Maran
French writer (1887-1960) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 72
René Maran was a French poet and novelist, and the first black writer to win the French Prix Goncourt.
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A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026
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1960Died9 May 19601959Prix d'AcadémieAward1953Aumale PrizeAward1942Broquette-Gonin prize in literatureAward1921Colonial MedalAwardPrix GoncourtAward1887Born8 November 1887
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Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1960 · aged 72
