Aung San Suu Kyi
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Summary
Aung San Suu Kyi was born in Yangon[1]. She has worked as a politician[2], writer[3], human rights defender[4], and foreign minister[5]. She ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,331 views/month, #1,607 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Aung San[7]
- Mother: Khin Kyi[8]
- Child: Alexander Aris[9], Dannian Kim Arundel Aris[10]
- Country of citizenship: Myanmar[11]
- Native language: Burmese[12]
- Ethnic group: Bamar[13]
- Position held: chairperson[14], Minister of the President's Office[15], Member of the House of Representatives of Burma[16]
- Employer: United Nations[17]
- Educated at: Basic Education High School No. 1 Dagon[18], SOAS, University of London[19], University of Delhi[20], Convent of Jesus and Mary[21]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[22], Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Rafto Prize[24], International Simón Bolívar Prize[25], Wallenberg Medal[26], Congressional Gold Medal[27], Václav Havel Prize[28], Presidential Medal of Freedom[29], Olof Palme Prize[30], UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize[31], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[32], Chatham House Prize[33], Giuseppe Motta Medal[34], Gwangju Prize for Human Rights[35]
- Member of: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance[36], ARTICLE 19[37], Club of Madrid[38]
- Religion or worldview: Theravāda[39]
- Sex or gender: female[40]
- Member of political party: National League for Democracy[41]
- Named after: Aung San[42], Khin Kyi[43], Suu[44]
- Commons category: Aung San Suu Kyi[45]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[46]
- Residence: Inya Lake[47], Oxford[48], New York City[49], London[50], Shimla[51], Myanmar[52]
Why It Matters
Aung San Suu Kyi has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Aung San Suu Kyi born?
Aung San Suu Kyi's place of birth was Yangon[1].
Who were Aung San Suu Kyi's parents?
Aung San Suu Kyi's father was Aung San[7]. Aung San Suu Kyi's mother was Khin Kyi[8].
What did Aung San Suu Kyi do for work?
Aung San Suu Kyi worked as a politician[2], writer[3], human rights defender[4], and foreign minister[5].
Where did Aung San Suu Kyi go to school?
Aung San Suu Kyi was educated at Basic Education High School No. 1 Dagon[18], SOAS, University of London[19], University of Delhi[20], and Convent of Jesus and Mary[21].
What awards did Aung San Suu Kyi receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[22], Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Rafto Prize[24], and International Simón Bolívar Prize[25].