João Havelange
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Summary
João Havelange was born on May 8, 1916[1], in Rio de Janeiro[2]. He died on August 16, 2016[3], in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He worked as a swimmer[5], water polo player[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,203 views/month, #6,800 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemitério de São João Batista[10]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[11]
- Native language: Portuguese[12]
- Ethnic group: Brazil[13]
- Position held: president of FIFA[14]
- Educated at: Fluminense Federal University[15]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[19], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], Royal Order of Vasa[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal[22], Commander of the Order of Public Instruction[23], Grand Officer of the Order of Public Instruction[24], Order of Prince Henry[25], Order of Isabella the Catholic[26]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: João Havelange[29]
- Sport: association football[30], water polo[31], competitive swimming[32]
- Given name: João[33]
- Described at URL: http://www.administradores.com.br/noticias/cotidiano/a-ignorada-morte-de-joao-havelange/113059/[34]
- Participant in: 1952 Summer Olympics[35], 1936 Summer Olympics[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[37]
- Country for sport: Brazil[38]
- Name in native language: João Havelange[39]
- Subject has role: centenarian[40]
Why It Matters
João Havelange has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was João Havelange born?
João Havelange was born in Rio de Janeiro[2].
Where did João Havelange die?
João Havelange passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
What did João Havelange do for work?
João Havelange worked as a swimmer[5], water polo player[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].
Where did João Havelange go to school?
João Havelange was educated at Fluminense Federal University[15].
What awards did João Havelange receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], and Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[19].