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Important African intellectual Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese poet, politician, and cultural theorist. He is considered one of the most important figures of the Negritude movement, which celebrated African culture and identity. Senghor's work explored themes of African history, culture, and spirituality, and he was a strong advocate for pan-Africanism. He served as the first president of Senegal from 1960 to 1980.