Douglas V. Le Pan

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Douglas V. Le Pan

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1914 - 1998

Occupation

Academic

Notable Achievements

Order of Canada, FRSC

Description

Diplomat and poet. Former Principal of University College, University of Toronto. Received Governor General's Literary Award (1999), amongst others. One of the few Canadian writers to receive the Governor General's Literary Awards in both the poetry and fiction categories, his writing has influenced Canadian poets and novelists. He held various appointments at the Department of External Affairs and was a spokesperson for Canada at international meetings regarding social and economic policy. As a long-time professor at the University of Toronto, he inspired numerous students.

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