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Auxence Contout is a French Guianese writer and poet. He was born on 4 February 1925 in Cayenne, French Guiana. He is best known for his works in French Guianese literature, including his novel "Le Cri des îles" (The Cry of the Islands). Contout studied at the Lycée Schoelcher in Cayenne and then at the University of Paris. He was a professor of French literature at the University of French Guiana from 1965 to 1985. Contout has published several books of poetry, including "Le Cri des îles" (The Cry of the Islands), "Le Chant des îles" (The Song of the Islands), and "Le Rêve des îles" (The Dream of the Islands). He has also written several plays, including "La Nuit des îles" (The Night of the Islands) and "Le Jour des îles" (The Day of the Islands). Contout has received numerous awards for his work, including the Prix de la Francophonie in 1985 and the Prix de la Littérature de la Caraïbe in 1988. He was also awarded the Grand Prix de la Francophonie in 1995. Contout is currently 95 years old.

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Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 4 February 1925
Birthday 4 February
Birthplace Cayenne, French Guiana
Date of death January 02, 2020
Died Place Cayenne, French Guiana
Nationality French Guiana

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2020

Auxence died on 2 January 2020 at the age of 94 in Cayenne.

1975

Contout was passionate about Guianan culture, history, language, and folklore. He wrote numerous tales and poems in Creole, many of which have been published by the Matoury-based publisher Ibis Rouge Editions. He also participated in many sporting and cultural events. He helped start La Ligue de Handball de Guyane. Contout served in important functions for the French Guiana Honor Division. He served as President of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council from 1975 to 1983 and later led the Culture, Education and Environment Council.

1947

In 1947, Contout left South America for Paris, where he studied science and mathematics at the University of Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3. After this, he began teaching mathematics. During his time in Paris, he founded the Union of Guianan Students. From 1954 to 1958, he taught mathematics at the Lycée de Douala in Cameroon. He returned to French Guiana in 1958 and taught mathematics at Lycée Félix Éboué in Cayenne. He became headmaster in 1968. In 1969, Contout was named principal at Collège République, where he served for 22 years. The college would be renamed after him in 2004.

1925

Auxence Contout (4 February 1925 – 2 January 2020) was a French writer who was from French Guiana.