Étienne Azéma

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Étienne Azéma (1776-1851) was a French poet, playwright, and writer of fables. Born in Saint-Denis, on the island of Réunion, he died on the island as well. He was a magistrate, delegated to the island by the Ministre de la Marine, and as a writer was well known for his play Médée. He was a descendant of Jean-Baptiste Azéma, a former governor of the island; he was the father of Georges Azéma, a historian, and Mazaé Azéma, a doctor. His grandson was the doctor Henri Azéma; other descendants include the poet Jean-Henri Azéma and the historian Jean-Pierre Azéma.

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Name	Azema, Etienne
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Short description	Réunionnaise writer
Date of birth	1776
Place of birth
Date of death	1851
Place of death

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