Bessie Head, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bessie Head

Botswana writer

Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1937

Place of Birth: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Date of Death: 17-Apr-1986

Profession: writer, journalist, novelist

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Bessie Amelia Emery Head, known as Bessie Head (6 July 1937; 17 April 1986), was a South African writer whom, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer.
She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection.