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Biography of Etheridge Knight
19. Apr 1931 – 10. Mar 1991(59 years)Died in:Indianapolis, Marion County
African-American poet (1931-1991)
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Etheridge Knight (* 19. April 1931 in Corinth; † 10. March 1991 in Indianapolis) was an african-American poet. He was 59 years old. He worked at University of Pittsburgh. His awards include Guggenheim Fellowship, American Book Awards and Shelley Memorial Award. His cause of death was lung cancer. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Born in Corinth, Alcorn County
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