About
French poet who is widely considered one of the fathers of the literary and political movement known as Negritude. Some of his most acclaimed works include 1937's Pigments and 1956's Black-Label.
Before Fame
He attended the secondary school Lycee Victor Schoelcher in Martinique.
Trivia
He served in the French Army during World War II.
Family Life
He married a woman from Brazil named Marietta.
Associated With
He was the longtime friend and collaborator of fellow French poet Aime Cesaire.
