Josephine Bakhita
Sudanese saint and former slave
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Summary
Josephine Bakhita was born on January 1, 1868[1], in Sultanate of Darfur[2]. She died on February 8, 1947[3], in Schio[4]. She worked as a religious sister[5] and nun[6]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,701 views/month, #6,933 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1869[8]
- Country of citizenship: Sudan[9]
- Field of work: monastic life[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Commons category: Josephine Bakhita[13]
- Canonization status: saint[14], Catholic saint[15], patron saint[16]
- Family name: Bakhita[17]
- Given name: Josephine[18]
- Feast day: February 8[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[21]
- Domain of saint or deity: Sudan[22], slave[23]
- Social classification: slave[24], freedman[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wiki Editoras LX[26]
- P14483: s/santa-josefina-bakhita[27]
- P14688: 60436[28]
Why It Matters
Josephine Bakhita has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Josephine Bakhita born?
Josephine Bakhita's place of birth was Sultanate of Darfur[2].
Where did Josephine Bakhita die?
Josephine Bakhita passed away in Schio[4].
What did Josephine Bakhita do for work?
Josephine Bakhita worked as a religious sister[5] and nun[6].