Félix Houphouët-Boigny
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Summary
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was born on October 18, 1905[1], in N’Gokro[2]. He died on December 7, 1993[3], in Yamoussoukro[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,879 views/month, #6,946 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Yamoussoukro[7]
- Date of birth: October 16, 1905[8]
- Spouse: Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny[9], Kady Racine Sow[10]
- Child: Guillaume Houphouët-Boigny[11], Marie Houphouët-Boigny[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13], Ivory Coast[14]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[15], Prime Minister of Ivory Coast[16], Minister of State[17], President of the Ivory Coast[18], Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire[19]
- Educated at: École normale supérieure William Ponty[20]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[21], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[23], honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[24], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[25], honorary doctorate from University of Montpellier-I[26]
- Member of: Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28], animism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally[31]
- Commons category: Félix Houphouët-Boigny[32]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[33]
- Given name: Félix[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Félix Houphouët-Boigny[35]
- Commons gallery: Félix Houphouët-Boigny[36]
- Work location: Paris[37], Ivory Coast[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Dictionary of African Biography[41], SourceWatch List of Dictators[42], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Birth name: Dia Houphouët[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Félix Houphouët-Boigny include Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium[46], a stadium[47], in Ivory Coast[48], founded in 1964[49]; Félix Houphouët Boigny University[50], a university[51], in Ivory Coast[52], founded in 1959[53], headquartered in Abidjan[54]; National Institute Polytechnic Félix Houphouët-Boigny[55], an institute[56], in Ivory Coast[57], founded in 1996[58]; Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[59], an award[60], founded in 1989[61]; and Houphouët-Boigny Bridge[62], a bridge[63], in Ivory Coast[64].
Why It Matters
Félix Houphouët-Boigny has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium[46], a stadium[47], in Ivory Coast[48], founded in 1964[49]; Félix Houphouët Boigny University[50], a university[51], in Ivory Coast[52], founded in 1959[53], headquartered in Abidjan[54]; National Institute Polytechnic Félix Houphouët-Boigny[55], an institute[56], in Ivory Coast[57], founded in 1996[58]; Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[59], an award[60], founded in 1989[61]; and Houphouët-Boigny Bridge[62], a bridge[63], in Ivory Coast[64].
FAQs
Where was Félix Houphouët-Boigny born?
Félix Houphouët-Boigny's place of birth was N’Gokro[2].
Where did Félix Houphouët-Boigny die?
Félix Houphouët-Boigny died in Yamoussoukro[4].
Who was Félix Houphouët-Boigny married to?
Félix Houphouët-Boigny's spouses include Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny[9] and Kady Racine Sow[10].
What did Félix Houphouët-Boigny do for work?
Félix Houphouët-Boigny worked as a politician[5].
Where did Félix Houphouët-Boigny go to school?
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was educated at École normale supérieure William Ponty[20].
What awards did Félix Houphouët-Boigny receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[21], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[23], and honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[24].