Is Aimé Césaire A-List?
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No — Aimé Césaire is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1939C$0.01M
Published 'Cahier d'un Retour'
Established himself as a leading voice.
1940B▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Founded Negritude Movement
Co-founded Negritude, further cementing his career.
1945B$0.1M+$0.05M
Elected Mayor
Served as Mayor of Fort-de-France for an impressive 56 years
1958B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Founded Political Party
Founded Parti Progressiste Martiniquais
1993B$3M+$2.7M
Legacy Grows
Césaire's influence continued to grow.
2008B$5M+$2M
Death in Martinique
Césaire died, leaving a significant legacy in literature and politics.
2026B$5M
Enduring Negritude Legacy
Césaire's work continues to influence postcolonial thought and Black identity movements.
Last updated: February 25, 2026