Emmanuel J. Damongo-Dadet (August 18, 1914 – March 14, 1973) was the first Congolese ambassador to the United States and the United Nations. He was born in Impfondo, at the time Congo was the Middle Congo, a colony that was ruled by France. In his early days, he was taught at Brazzaville and went on to become a teacher and director of École Urbaine at Dolisie. A renowned journalist, poet and novelist in his native country, he wrote Congolila which was published in 1950 and Panorama Congolais in 1962.
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18 August 1914 Brazzaville
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14 March 1973 (aged 58) Pointe Noire
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Zodiac | Leo |
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