Countee Cullen
Poet

Countee Cullen Net Worth

Countee Cullen was an influential poet of the Harlem Renaissance, born on May 30, 1903 in Lexington, KY. He is best known for his landmark poetry collection, Color, as well as his other works such as Copper Sun, Harlem Wine, and Tableau. Cullen's works are celebrated for their exploration of race, identity, and the African American experience.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 30, 1903
Birth Place Lexington, KY
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 9, 1946 (age 42)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Poet associated with the Harlem Renaissance and known for Color, a landmark poetry collection. His other works include Copper Sun, Harlem Wine, and Tableau.

Before Fame

He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from New York University and went on to pursue a graduate degree in English at Harvard University.

Trivia

He wrote several prose works for children. One of these, My Lives and How I Lost Them, was written from the point of view of his cat.

Family Life

He was briefly married to Yolande Du Bois. Following his divorce, he wed his longtime friend, Ida Mae Robertson.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow Harlem Renaissance figure Langston Hughes.

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