Ahmad Fouad Negm

Known for

Writing

Born

May 23, 1929

Died

December 3, 2013

Birthplace

Egypt

Ahmad Fouaad Negm is one of the most important colloquial poets in Egypt, one of the most influential Egyptian Leftists and a prominent figure in art and poetry dedicated to toiling masses against corrupt ruling classes. Because of that, he was imprisoned for 18 years.