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Sheila Cussons
South African poet (1922-2004) · South Africa · On the map · Writers · Died at 82
Sheila Cussons was an Afrikaans poet. She was born on the Moravia missionary station near Piketberg, South Africa, and, after matriculating from Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool, studied fine arts at the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg.
Sheila Cussons is read about 3 times a day, in 12 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026
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She was one of the most important poets in Afrikaans, besides an accomplished painter and artist.
Country
South Africa
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2004 · aged 82