Ayub Khan
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Summary
Ayub Khan was born on May 14, 1907[1], in Haripur[2]. He died on April 19, 1974[3], in Rawalpindi[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], financier[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,902 views/month, #6,488 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Rehana[10]
- Place of burial: Rehana[11]
- Child: Gohar Ayub Khan[12]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[13], Pakistan[14]
- Native language: Urdu[15]
- Position held: President of Pakistan[16], Federal Minister for Defence[17], Commander in Chief (Pakistan Army)[18], Prime Minister of Pakistan[19], Federal Minister for Interior[20]
- Educated at: Aligarh Muslim University[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], Command and Staff College[23], Minto Circle[24]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Royal Victorian Chain[27], Order of Ojaswi Rajanya[28], Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[29], 1939–45 Star[30], War Medal 1939–1945[31], Burma Star[32], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[33]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[34], Shia Islam[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: Pakistan Muslim League[37]
- Military branch: British Indian Army[38]
- Commons category: Muhammad Ayub Khan[39]
- Military, police or special rank: Field marshal[40]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[41]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[42]
- Family name: Khan[43]
- Given name: Muhammad[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Urdu[47]
- Name in native language: محمد ایوب خان[48]
- Different from: Muhammad Ayub[49]
- Number of children: 2[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ayub Khan include Ayubia National Park[51], a national park[52], in Pakistan[53], founded in 1984[54]; Ayub Bridge[55], a railway bridge[56], in Pakistan[57], founded in 1962[58]; and Ayub National Park[59], a national park[60], in Pakistan[61], founded in 1959[62].
Why It Matters
Ayub Khan has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Ayubia National Park[51], a national park[52], in Pakistan[53], founded in 1984[54]; Ayub Bridge[55], a railway bridge[56], in Pakistan[57], founded in 1962[58]; and Ayub National Park[59], a national park[60], in Pakistan[61], founded in 1959[62].
FAQs
Where was Ayub Khan born?
Ayub Khan's place of birth was Haripur[2].
Where did Ayub Khan die?
Ayub Khan died in Rawalpindi[4].
What did Ayub Khan do for work?
Ayub Khan worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], financier[7], and autobiographer[8].
Where did Ayub Khan go to school?
Ayub Khan was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], Command and Staff College[23], and Minto Circle[24].
What awards did Ayub Khan receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Royal Victorian Chain[27], and Order of Ojaswi Rajanya[28].