Marin Sorescu

Marin Sorescu
Minister of Culture of Romania
In office
25 November 1993 – 5 May 1995
Prime MinisterNicolae Văcăroiu
Preceded byPetre Sălcudeanu
Succeeded byViorel Mărginean
Personal details
Born(1936-02-29)29 February 1936
Bulzești, Dolj County, Kingdom of Romania
Died8 December 1996(1996-12-08) (aged 60) (Myocardial infarction)
Bucharest, Romania
Political partyIndependent politician
EducationFaculty of Letters, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (1955–1960)
Occupation
AwardsHerder Prize (1991)
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Marin Sorescu (Romanian pronunciation: [maˈrin soˈresku] ; 29 February 1936 – 8 December 1996) was a Romanian poet, playwright, and novelist.

His works were translated into more than 20 countries, and the total number of his books that were published abroad rises up to 60 books. He has also been known for his painting, and he opened many art exhibits in Romania and abroad. He occupied the position of Minister of Culture within the Nicolae Văcăroiu Cabinet, without being a member of any political party, after the Romanian Revolution of 1989 (from 25 November 1993 to 5 May 1995).