Léopold Senghor
Léopold (Sédar) Senghor (1906-2001) was an African poet and political leader, who served as the first president of Senegal, 1960-1980.His poetry was widely acclaimed, and he was the first African to be asked to join the Academie Francaise.
He wrote the lyrics of the national anthem of Senegal: Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons.
The airport of Dakar, Dakar-Yoff-Leopold Sedal Senghor International Airport, is named after him.
