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Maya Angelou

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Maya·Angelou(English:Maya Angelou,pronounce: /ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/,original nameMarguerite Ann Johnson;1928Year4moon4day—2014Year5moon28day),is an American writer and poet。She has published six autobiographies,five books of prose,several poetry collections,and for many plays,Worked as a screenwriter across movies and TV shows,His writing career spans more than50Year。 She has received numerous awards and more than 30 honorary doctorates. She is best known for her series of autobiographies, recounting experiences from her childhood and early adulthood. On May 28, 2014, she passed away peacefully at her home.

Category
Writers
Nationality
United States
Born
1928-04-04
Died
2014-05-28
Wikidata
Q19526
Occupations politiciancomediandancerfilm producertelevision producerplaywrightfilm directorprofessorscreenwriterwriteressayistsongwriterautobiographersingertelevision actorstage actorjournalistnovelisthuman rights activist
Aliases Marguerite Ann JohnsonMarguerite Anne JohnsonMarguerite Annie JohnsonMarguerite JohnsonMaya AngelouMaya Angelou

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