Goodluck Jonathan
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
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Summary
Goodluck Jonathan was born on November 20, 1957[1], in Otuoke[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,713 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Patience Jonathan[5]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[6]
- Native language: Ijaw[7]
- Ethnic group: Ijaw people[8]
- Educated at: University of Port Harcourt[9]
- Notable work: My thoughts on a new Nigeria[10]
- Award received: Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[11]
- Religion or worldview: Evangelicalism[12], Baptists[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: Peoples Democratic Party[15]
- Commons category: Goodluck Jonathan[16]
- Family name: Jonathan[17]
- Given name: Goodluck[18], Ebele[19]
- Official website: http://goodluck.org.ng/[20], http://www.gej.ng/[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[22]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[23], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25], Ijaw[26], Nigerian Pidgin[27]
- Birth name: Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan[28]
- Name in native language: Goodluck Ebele Jonathan[29]
- Candidacy in election: 2011 Nigerian presidential election[30]
- Affiliation string: Office of the President of Nigeria[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
- Social media followers: 1,429,156[33], 871,776[34], 1,660,052[35], 2,231,204[36]
Why It Matters
Goodluck Jonathan has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Goodluck Jonathan born?
Goodluck Jonathan's place of birth was Otuoke[2].
Who was Goodluck Jonathan married to?
Goodluck Jonathan's spouses include Patience Jonathan[5].
What did Goodluck Jonathan do for work?
Goodluck Jonathan worked as a politician[3].
Where did Goodluck Jonathan go to school?
Goodluck Jonathan was educated at University of Port Harcourt[9].
What awards did Goodluck Jonathan receive?
Honors received include Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[11].