Skip to main content

Famous People from Senegal.

1 PROFILE

Discover 1 world-famous people born in Senegal — actors, musicians, athletes, scientists, writers, and historical figures. Complete biographies, filmographies, books, and verified facts, updated daily.

Léopold Sédar Senghor

Editor’s spotlight — updated daily

Léopold Sédar Senghor

Senghor became Senegal's first president in 1960, serving until 1980. He was also a writer, with his work featured in the film Batouk 1967. He died on 20 December 2001 in Verson, Normandy, France at age 95.

Read dossier

Celebrities in Senegal

Gender
Status
Birth month
Occupation
1900 1900