Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Summary
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was born on October 29, 1938[1], in Monrovia[2]. She has worked as a politician[3], economist[4], entrepreneur[5], and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,367 views/month, #6,743 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Liberia[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Field of work: women's rights[10]
- Employer: World Bank[11], HSBC[12], Open Society Initiative for West Africa[13]
- Educated at: University of Colorado Boulder[14], John F. Kennedy School of Government[15], Madison Business College[16], University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], University of Colorado[18]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[19], honorary doctor of Yale University[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[23], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[24], Freedom Award[25], Global Economy Prize[26], BBC 100 Women[27], Order of African Redemption[28], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[29], Order of the Star of Africa[30], Sovereign Military Order of Malta[31], Order of Mono[32]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[33], The Links[34], The Elders[35]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[36]
- Sex or gender: female[37]
- Member of political party: Unity Party[38]
- Founder: Truth and Reconciliation Commission[39]
- Commons category: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf[40]
- Residence: Washington, D.C.[41], Nairobi[42], Monrovia[43]
- Family name: Johnson[44], Sirleaf[45]
- Given name: Ellen[46]
- Significant event: 1997 Liberian general election[47], 2005 Liberian general election[48], 2011 Liberian general election[49], marriage[50], divorce[51], childbirth[52], Paradise Papers[53]
Why It Matters
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf born?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was born in Monrovia[2].
What did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf do for work?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf worked as a politician[3], economist[4], entrepreneur[5], and writer[6].
Where did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf go to school?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was educated at University of Colorado Boulder[14], John F. Kennedy School of Government[15], Madison Business College[16], and University of Wisconsin–Madison[17].
What awards did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[19], honorary doctor of Yale University[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], and honorary doctor of Harvard University[22].