David Diop

David Diop
Born(1927-07-09)July 9, 1927
DiedAugust 29, 1960(1960-08-29) (aged 33)
Occupations
  • Politician
  • Poet

David Mandessi Diop (9 July 1927 – 29 August 1960) was a French West African poet known for his contribution to the Négritude literary movement. His work reflects his anti-colonial stance.