Benjamin Mkapa
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Summary
Benjamin Mkapa was born on November 12, 1938[1], in Ndanda[2]. He died on July 24, 2020[3], in Dar es Salaam[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (822 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Masasi District[10]
- Spouse: Anna Mkapa[11]
- Country of citizenship: Tanzania[12]
- Position held: President of Tanzania[13], Minister of Foreign Affairs[14], trustee[15], Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports[16], Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training[17]
- Educated at: Makerere University[18], Columbia University[19]
- Award received: Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya[20], Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Party of the Revolution[24]
- Commons category: Benjamin Mkapa[25]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[26]
- Family name: Mkapa[27]
- Given name: Benjamin[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swahili[30], English[31]
- Name in native language: Benjamin Mkapa[32]
- Number of children: 2[33]
- P14541: 3SM71o[34]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Mkapa has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Mkapa born?
Benjamin Mkapa's place of birth was Ndanda[2].
Where did Benjamin Mkapa die?
Benjamin Mkapa passed away in Dar es Salaam[4].
Who was Benjamin Mkapa married to?
Benjamin Mkapa's spouses include Anna Mkapa[11].
What did Benjamin Mkapa do for work?
Benjamin Mkapa worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and minister[8].
Where did Benjamin Mkapa go to school?
Benjamin Mkapa was educated at Makerere University[18] and Columbia University[19].
What awards did Benjamin Mkapa receive?
Honors received include Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya[20] and Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere[21].