Douglas V. Le Pan
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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.
