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| Born | Chester Bomar Himes, July 29, 1909, Jefferson City, Missouri, US |
| Died | November 12, 1984, Moraira, Spain |
| Pen name | Chester Himes |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Period | 1934–1980 |
| Genre | Hardboiled crime fiction, detective fiction |
| Notable works | Harlem Detective series of novels |
| Notable awards | Grand Prix de Littérature Policière |
| Spouse | Jean Lucinda Johnson (m. 1937 – div. 1978) Lesley Packard (m. 1978 – his death) |
About Chester Himes
Novelist Chester Himes was born in Missouri, United States on July 29, 1909. He dies at the age of 75, on November 12, 1984.
He is best known for his Harlem Detective series, but he also wrote the classic novel If He Hollers Let Him Go, which was released in 1945. The Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere was awarded to him.
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Chester Himes before becoming famous
Chester Himes was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1909 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).
For armed robbery, he was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in jail, of which he served seven years.
Achievement of Chester Himes
In the 1950s, he relocated to France.
Chester Himes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
In 1936, he married Jean Johnson.
Chester Himes on Social Media
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Religious Leader Malcolm X considered him a friend.
Chester Himes Income & Net worth
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