1902 - 1967
Langston Hughes American Poet
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Langston Hughes had encounters with Charles White and James Baldwin.
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American Poet Langston Hughes was born James Mercer Langston Hughes on 1st February, 1902 in Joplin, MO and passed away on 22nd May 1967 New York City, U.S. aged 65. He is most remembered for American poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist. Hughes is known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Langston Hughes is a member of the following lists: People from New York City, American poets and American novelists.
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| First Name |
Langston
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| Last Name |
Hughes
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Mercer Langston Hughes
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| Birthday |
1st February, 1902
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| Birthplace |
Joplin, MO
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| Died |
22nd May, 1967
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| Place of Death |
New York City, U.S.
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| Cause of Death |
Hughes died from complications after abdominal surgery, related to prostate cancer
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| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
BA , Literature, Lincoln University, PA, Howard University, Washington DC
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| Occupation Text |
Poet, columnist, dramatist, essayist, lyricist, novelist
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| Occupation |
Poet
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| Claim to Fame |
American poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist. Hughes is known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance
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James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. An early innovator of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
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