Jerry Rawlings
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Summary
Jerry Rawlings was born on June 22, 1947[1], in Accra[2]. He died on November 12, 2020[3], in Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,276 views/month, #6,508 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Accra[9]
- Spouse: Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings[10]
- Child: Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings[11], Amina Rawlings[12]
- Country of citizenship: Ghana[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Position held: President of Ghana[15], chairperson[16], Chairperson of ECOWAS[17]
- Educated at: Achimota School[18]
- Award received: Order of Jamaica[19], Order of José Martí[20], Order of Playa Girón[21], Order of the Star of Ghana[22], Order of the Volta[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope[24], Gold Olympic Order[25]
- Member of: Holy Spirit Cathedral (Accra)[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, Ghana[28], National Democratic Congress[29]
- Military branch: Ghana Air Force[30]
- Commons category: Jerry Rawlings[31]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[32]
- Participated in conflict: Second Liberian Civil War[33]
- Family name: Rawlings[34]
- Given name: Jerry[35]
- Work location: Accra[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[38], SourceWatch List of Dictators[39], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[40]
- Participant in: 1979 Ghanaian coup d'état[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42], Ewe[43], Twi[44]
- Nickname: Papa J[45], Junior Jesus[46]
- Name in native language: Jerry John Rawlings[47]
- Number of children: 4[48]
Why It Matters
Jerry Rawlings has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Jerry Rawlings born?
Jerry Rawlings's place of birth was Accra[2].
Where did Jerry Rawlings die?
Jerry Rawlings passed away in Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital[4].
Who was Jerry Rawlings married to?
Jerry Rawlings's spouses include Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings[10].
What did Jerry Rawlings do for work?
Jerry Rawlings worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7].
Where did Jerry Rawlings go to school?
Jerry Rawlings was educated at Achimota School[18].
What awards did Jerry Rawlings receive?
Honors received include Order of Jamaica[19], Order of José Martí[20], Order of Playa Girón[21], and Order of the Star of Ghana[22].