Jean Genet was a French author, poet, essayist, and political activist who had a net worth of $1.9 million. He was born in December 1910 and is best known for his novels Our Lady of the Flowers, Querelle of Brest, and The Thief's Journal. Genet was a controversial figure who wrote about taboo topics such as homosexuality, prostitution, and criminality. He was also an outspoken advocate for the rights of the oppressed and marginalized.
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💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)
About
French author, poet, essayist, and political activist known for his novels Our Lady of the Flowers, Querelle of Brest, and The Thief's Journal.
Before Fame
He began his life as a petty criminal and served time in the Mettray Penal Colony before he joined the French Foreign Legion.
Trivia
He, along with Jean Paul Sartre and Michel Foucault were active in protesting violence against the Algerian people in France.
Family Life
He was put up for adoption as a child and spent his youth in foster homes.
Associated With
The David Bowie song "Jean Genie" was an homage to him.
