About Shaunt Basmajian
Lived 1950 – 1990 (aged 39). Shaunt Basmajian was a Canadian poet.
Shaunt Basmajian (30 September 1950 – 25 January 1990) was a Canadian poet and author.
He was a co-founder of Old Nun Publications and was a member of the Parliament Street Library poetry group.
In 1986, he was attacked with a knife and robbed while he was driving a taxi. His right lung was punctured when a robber stabbed him. He died one year later when his heart lining collapsed.
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Who was Shaunt Basmajian?
Canadian poet
When was Shaunt Basmajian born?
Shaunt Basmajian was born on 30 September 1950 in Beirut.
When did Shaunt Basmajian die?
Shaunt Basmajian died on 25 January 1990 in Canada.
What was Shaunt Basmajian's occupation?
Shaunt Basmajian was a poet.
What nationality was Shaunt Basmajian?
Shaunt Basmajian was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shaunt Basmajian. https://biography.guide/shaunt-basmajian/
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