Ferdinand Leopold Oyono

Politician

Birthday September 14, 1929

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Cameroon

DEATH DATE Jun 10, 2010 (80)

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About

Author of anti-colonialist novels who also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Cameroon from 1992 to 1997.

Before Fame

He was a member of the Cameroonian delegation to the United Nations in 1960, following the completion of his studies.

Trivia

He is known for his 1956 novel Houseboy, which became a classic of 20th century African literature.

Family Life

He married and had three children.

Associated With

He was a writer like Mark Twain.