Harry Wu
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Summary
Harry Wu was born on February 8, 1937[1], in Shanghai[2]. He died on April 26, 2016[3], in Honduras[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], autobiographer[6], human rights defender[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (596 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], People's Republic of China[12], Republic of China[13]
- Field of work: human rights[14], concentration camp[15], forced labor[16]
- Employer: China University of Geosciences[17]
- Educated at: China University of Geosciences[18]
- Award received: Geuzenpenning[19], Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Harry Wu[23]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[24]
- Family name: Wu[25]
- Given name: Harry[26]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Instrument: piano[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30], Chinese[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[32]
- P14750: 0083-089A-4314-F0A3-C22A[33]
Why It Matters
Harry Wu has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Harry Wu born?
Harry Wu's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
Where did Harry Wu die?
Harry Wu died in Honduras[4].
What did Harry Wu do for work?
Harry Wu worked as a geologist[5], autobiographer[6], human rights defender[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Harry Wu go to school?
Harry Wu was educated at China University of Geosciences[18].
What awards did Harry Wu receive?
Honors received include Geuzenpenning[19] and Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders[20].