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Jean Genet
French novelist, playwright, poet and political activist (1910-1986).
Born December 19th, 1910 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris. [ref]
Died April 14th, 1986 at 75 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Occupations
director, essayist, film director, film editor, military personnel, novelist, playwright, poet, political activist, public figure, screenwriter, writer
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