Maya Angelou
Birthday
1928-04-04
Death date
2014-05-28
Place of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography:
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.