Yambo Ouologuem
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Summary
Yambo Ouologuem was born on August 22, 1940[1], in Bandiagara[2]. He died on October 14, 2017[3], in Sévaré[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,245 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Mali[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: Fula[11]
- Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[12], École Normale Supérieure[13]
- Award received: Prix Renaudot[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: historical prose literature[16]
- Pseudonym: Utto Rodolph[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[18], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
- Name in native language: Yambo Ouologuem[21]
Why It Matters
Yambo Ouologuem has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Yambo Ouologuem born?
Yambo Ouologuem's place of birth was Bandiagara[2].
Where did Yambo Ouologuem die?
Yambo Ouologuem died in Sévaré[4].
What did Yambo Ouologuem do for work?
Yambo Ouologuem worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Yambo Ouologuem go to school?
Yambo Ouologuem was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[12] and École Normale Supérieure[13].
What awards did Yambo Ouologuem receive?
Honors received include Prix Renaudot[14].