Hissène Habré
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Summary
Hissène Habré was born on August 13, 1942[1], in Faya-Largeau[2]. He died on August 24, 2021[3], in Dakar[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,692 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Yoff[9]
- Country of citizenship: Chad[10]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Chad[11], President of Chad[12]
- Educated at: Sciences Po[13], École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[14], Aosta Valley University[15]
- Award received: National Order of Chad[16]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: FROLINAT[19], National Union for Independence and Revolution[20], Armed Forces of the North[21]
- Military branch: People's Armed Forces (Chad)[22], Armed Forces of the North[23]
- Commons category: Hissène Habré[24]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[25]
- Participated in conflict: Chadian–Libyan War[26], Toyota War[27], Chadian Civil War of 1965–1979[28]
- Given name: Hussein[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[31], SourceWatch List of Dictators[32]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[33], war crime[34], torture[35], rape[36], summary execution[37], kidnapping[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39], Arabic[40]
- Name in native language: حُسين حبري[41]
- Penalty: life imprisonment[42]
- Different from: Heinz Stamer[43]
- Start of work period: 1972[44]
- End of work period: 1990[45]
- Place of detention: Prison du Cap Manuel[46]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[47]
Why It Matters
Hissène Habré has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Hissène Habré born?
Hissène Habré's place of birth was Faya-Largeau[2].
Where did Hissène Habré die?
Hissène Habré passed away in Dakar[4].
What did Hissène Habré do for work?
Hissène Habré worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and minister[7].
Where did Hissène Habré go to school?
Hissène Habré was educated at Sciences Po[13], École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[14], and Aosta Valley University[15].
What awards did Hissène Habré receive?
Honors received include National Order of Chad[16].