Biography
Yiannis Ritsos (Greek: Γιάννης Ρίτσος; 1 May 1909 – 11 November 1990) was a Greek poet and communist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II. While he disliked being regarded as a political poet, he has been called "the great poet of the Greek left".
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GenderMale
Birthday1909-05-01
Deathday1990-10-11 (81 years old)
Birth NameΓιάννης Ρίτσος
Birth PlaceMonemvasia, Greece
ChildrenEri Ritsos
CitizenshipsGreece
Also Known AsGiannis Ritsos
AwardsGolden Wreath, Order of Friendship of Peoples, Lenin Peace Prize
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