Maya Angelou
Poet

Maya Angelou Net Worth

Maya Angelou was a renowned African-American poet and author, born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. She is best known for her 1969 autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and her poem "On the Pulse of Morning". Her works have been celebrated for their powerful messages of hope and resilience.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 4, 1928
Birth Place St. Louis, MO
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Died On May 28, 2014 (age 86)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

An African-American poet and author, she is known for her 1969 autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, as well as for her poem "On the Pulse of Morning."

Before Fame

She was mute for five years as the result of trauma and, during this period, developed her lifelong love of literature.

Trivia

Her 1971 poetry collection, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

Family Life

She gave birth to her first son at the age of seventeen, just three weeks after finishing high school. She was married to Enistasious Tosh Angelos from 1951 to 1954 and Paul du Fec from 1973 to 1981. 

Associated With

She recited one of her poems at President Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration.

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