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Frantz Fanon

1925–1961National / Algeria-wide
📖Their story

Martinican-born psychiatrist and thinker, Frantz Fanon worked at Blida hospital before joining the Algerian revolution. His writings analyzed colonial violence and the psychology of liberation.

Why they matter

He became one of the most cited theorists of decolonization in the 20th century.

💡Did you know?

His book "The Wretched of the Earth" was written while he was already gravely ill.

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