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Ferdinand Léopold Oyono: Quick Facts

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Born September 14, 1929 • Cameroon
Died June 10, 2010 (aged 80) • Yaoundé • Cameroon
Notable Works “Chemin d’Europe” • “Houseboy” • “The Old Man and the Medal”

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