Bingu wa Mutharika
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Summary
Bingu wa Mutharika was born on February 24, 1934[1], in Thyolo[2]. He died on April 5, 2012[3], in Lilongwe[4]. He worked as an economist[5], politician[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,981 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1934[9]
- Date of death: 2012[10]
- Spouse: Callista Chimombo[11]
- Country of citizenship: Malawi[12]
- Position held: President of Malawi[13], Chairperson of the African Union[14]
- Employer: United Nations[15]
- Educated at: University of Delhi[16], California Miramar University[17], Delhi School of Economics[18], Dedza Secondary School[19]
- Award received: Order of the Lion[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: United Democratic Front[23]
- Commons category: Bingu wa Mutharika[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: Bingu wa Mutharika[29]
- Number of children: 4[30]
- Sibling: Peter Mutharika[31]
- P14541: 3b5h9T[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bingu wa Mutharika include Bingu National Stadium[33], a stadium[34], in Malawi[35], founded in 2017[36].
Why It Matters
Bingu wa Mutharika has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Bingu National Stadium[33], a stadium[34], in Malawi[35], founded in 2017[36].
FAQs
Where was Bingu wa Mutharika born?
Bingu wa Mutharika was born in Thyolo[2].
Where did Bingu wa Mutharika die?
Bingu wa Mutharika passed away in Lilongwe[4].
Who was Bingu wa Mutharika married to?
Bingu wa Mutharika's spouses include Callista Chimombo[11].
What did Bingu wa Mutharika do for work?
Bingu wa Mutharika worked as an economist[5], politician[6], and minister[7].
Where did Bingu wa Mutharika go to school?
Bingu wa Mutharika was educated at University of Delhi[16], California Miramar University[17], Delhi School of Economics[18], and Dedza Secondary School[19].
What awards did Bingu wa Mutharika receive?
Honors received include Order of the Lion[20].