Desi Bouterse
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Summary
Desi Bouterse was born on October 13, 1945[1], in Domburg[2]. He died on December 23, 2024[3], in Suriname[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and commander-in-chief[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,342 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ingrid Bouterse-Figueira[9], Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring[10]
- Child: Dino Bouterse[11]
- Country of citizenship: Suriname[12], Kingdom of the Netherlands[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Position held: President of Suriname[15], President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations[16], president[17]
- Educated at: Royal Military School[18]
- Award received: Honorary Order of the Yellow Star[19]
- Member of: National Military Council[20]
- Religion or worldview: Pentecostalism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: National Democratic Party[23], Megacombinatie[24]
- Commons category: Desi Bouterse[25]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[26]
- Participated in conflict: 1980 Surinamese coup d'état[27]
- Family name: Bouterse[28]
- Given name: Désiré[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Desi Bouterse[30]
- Floruit: January 1, 2014[31]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[33]
- Birth name: Desiré Delano Bouterse[34]
- Name in native language: Desi Bouterse[35]
- Number of children: 3[36]
- Candidacy in election: 2010 Surinamese presidential election[37]
Why It Matters
Desi Bouterse has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Desi Bouterse born?
Desi Bouterse was born in Domburg[2].
Where did Desi Bouterse die?
Desi Bouterse died in Suriname[4].
Who was Desi Bouterse married to?
Desi Bouterse's spouses include Ingrid Bouterse-Figueira[9] and Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring[10].
What did Desi Bouterse do for work?
Desi Bouterse worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and commander-in-chief[7].
Where did Desi Bouterse go to school?
Desi Bouterse was educated at Royal Military School[18].
What awards did Desi Bouterse receive?
Honors received include Honorary Order of the Yellow Star[19].