Langston Hughes
Poet

Langston Hughes Net Worth

Langston Hughes was an influential African-American poet, author, activist, and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He was born on February 1, 1902 in Joplin, MO and is best known for his works such as The Weary Blues, Montage of a Dream Deferred, Not Without Laughter, and Black Nativity. His most famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," was published in 1921.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 1, 1902
Birth Place Joplin, MO
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On May 22, 1967 (age 65)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

African-American poet, author, Activist, and Harlem Renaissance leader whose best-known works include The Weary Blues, Montage of a Dream Deferred, Not Without Laughter, and Black Nativity. He published his masterpiece poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," in 1921.

Before Fame

He wrote his first plays, poems, and short stories during his high school years in Cleveland, Ohio.

Trivia

He was one of the first jazz poets.

Family Life

He was born in Missouri to Carrie Mercer Langston and James Nathaniel Hughes, both of whom traced their heritage back to both slaves and slave owners.

Associated With

He greatly influenced the work of French author Aime Cesaire.

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