René Philombe

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poem. A poet in a Heian period kimono writes Japanese poetry during the Kamo Kyokusui No En Ancient Festival at Jonan-gu shrine on April 29, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Festival of Kyokusui-no Utage orignated in 1,182, party Heian era (794-1192).

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Also Known As	Philippe Louis Ombédé
Born	1930 • Ngaoundéré • Cameroon
Died	October 25, 2001 (aged 71) • Yaoundé • Cameroon
Notable Works	“Sola, ma chérie” • “Tales from My Hut” • “Un Sorcier blanc à Zangali”

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