Elie Rajaonarison
Elie Rajaonarison | |
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Rajaonarison in 1999 | |
| Born | November 15, 1951 Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar |
| Died | November 27, 2010 (aged 59) Antananarivo, Madagascar |
| Resting place | Ambohitrakely Avaratra, Ambohidrano Atsinanana |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, professor of cultural anthropology |
| Nationality | Malagasy |
| Spouse | Mamisoa Ramananarivo |
Elie Rajaonarison (November 15, 1951 - November 27, 2010) was a poet, artist, professor and civil servant from Madagascar. Considered the standard-bearer for modern Malagasy poetry, Rajaonarison's published poetry anthologies earned him international recognition and have been translated into French and English.