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Bessie Emery Head
South african born botswanan writer and teacher (1937–1986).
Born July 6th, 1937 in Pietermaritzburg. [ref]
Died April 17th, 1986 at 48 years old in Serowe (hepatitis). [ref]
Occupations
journalist, novelist, teacher, writer
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