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Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo

Malagasy poet who is widely considered to be Africa's first modern poet and the greatest literary artist of Madagascar. (1901–1937)

Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 4, 1901 in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Born

March 4, 1901

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: June 23, 1937

Source:

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Birthplace
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Professions
poet, translator, writer
Citizenship
French Madagascar

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 4, 1901 (Integrated Authority File; BnF authorities) or March 4, 1903 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

March 4, 1903

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

    More about Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo

    Birth name
    Joseph-Casimir Rabearivelo

    All birth date sources

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo born?

    Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo was born in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

    What was Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo’s name at birth?

    Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo’s recorded birth name is Joseph-Casimir Rabearivelo.

    When did Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo die?

    Jean-Joseph Rabéarivelo died on June 23, 1937.