John Sentamu
Archbishop of York; Bishop of Birmingham; Bishop of Stepney; Ugandan-born British Anglican bishop (born 1949)
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Summary
John Sentamu was born on June 10, 1949[1], in Kampala[2]. He has worked as an Anglican priest[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,112 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[6]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[7], member of the House of Lords[8]
- Educated at: Makerere University[9], Selwyn College[10], Ridley Hall[11]
- Award received: honorary doctorate[12]
- Religion or worldview: Church of England[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: John Sentamu[15]
- Diocese: Anglican Diocese of York[16]
- Family name: Sentamu[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Significant event: diaconal ordination[19], priestly ordination in the Roman rite[20], consecration[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Writing language: English[23]
- Social media followers: 76,197[24], 76,349[25], 75,954[26], 74,314[27]
Why It Matters
John Sentamu has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John Sentamu born?
John Sentamu was born in Kampala[2].
What did John Sentamu do for work?
John Sentamu worked as an Anglican priest[3] and politician[4].
Where did John Sentamu go to school?
John Sentamu was educated at Makerere University[9], Selwyn College[10], and Ridley Hall[11].
What awards did John Sentamu receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate[12].