Lilyan Kesteloot Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Lilyan Kesteloot, born on February 15, 1931, in Ixelles and passed away on February 28, 2018, in Paris, was a Belgian researcher and a pioneering specialist in Francophone Sub-Saharan African literatures. She held a professorship at Cheikh Anta Diop University and later became a research director at the Fundamental Institute of Black Africa. Kesteloot made significant contributions to African literature through anthologies and critical essays, while also preserving oral traditions. Her extensive scholarly work includes notable publications and involvement in the nègritude literary movement. She actively promoted African literature both in Senegal and France.

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Meaning of the name - Lilyan

Lily, a type of flower symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty

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February 15, 1931 Facts

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Lilyan Kesteloot belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Ixelles - Elsene

Place of Death: 14th arrondissement of Paris

Educated At: Free University of Brussels | Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3

Occupation: collector of fairy tales | literary scholar | man of letters | researcher

Employers: Université Cheikh Anta Diop

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