Taban lo Liyong
African writer poet academic literary critism
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Summary
Taban lo Liyong was born on January 1, 1938[1], in Kajo Keji[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and academic[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Uganda[7], South Sudan[8]
- Educated at: Howard University[9], University of Iowa[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[12], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[14]
- Has written for: Busara[15]
Why It Matters
Taban lo Liyong has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Where was Taban lo Liyong born?
Taban lo Liyong was born in Kajo Keji[2].
What did Taban lo Liyong do for work?
Taban lo Liyong worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and academic[5].
Where did Taban lo Liyong go to school?
Taban lo Liyong was educated at Howard University[9] and University of Iowa[10].