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Langston Hughes
American writer and social activist (1901–1967)
Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1901 in Joplin, United States and died on May 22, 1967, aged 66.
Born
February 1, 1901
Langston Hughes died aged 66.
Died: May 22, 1967
- Birthplace
- Joplin, United States
- Professions
- essayist, novelist, children's writer, opinion journalist, theatre manager, biographer, playwright, poet, librettist, journalist, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
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- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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Questions people ask
How old was Langston Hughes when they died?
Langston Hughes died aged 66.
When is Langston Hughes’s birthday?
Langston Hughes’s recorded birthday is February 1.
Where was Langston Hughes born?
Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, United States.
When did Langston Hughes die?
Langston Hughes died on May 22, 1967.