David Diop, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Diop

Senegalese poet

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1927

Place of Birth: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Date of Death: 29-Aug-1960

Profession: poet, politician

Nationality: Senegal

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

David Mandessi Diop (Bordeaux, 9 July 1927 – 29 August 1960) was a French West African poet known for his contribution to the Négritude literary movement.
His work reflects his anti-colonial stance.