Gérard Besson
Trinidadian writer and publisher (1942–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gérard Anthony Besson HBM (20 January 1942 – 25 July 2023) was a Trinidadian writer and publisher.
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Born | Gérard Anthony Besson (1942-01-20)20 January 1942 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
Died | 25 July 2023(2023-07-25) (aged 81) |
Occupation | Writer, publisher |
Language | English |
Nationality | Trinidadian |
Citizenship | Trinidadian |
Genre | History, folklore, historical fiction, magical realism |
Notable works | The Book of Trinidad; The Cult of the Will; From the Gates of Aksum |
Notable awards | Hummingbird Medal Gold, Lifetime Achievement Award National Trust, Honorary Doctorate University of the West Indies |
Spouse | Alice Besson |
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