Joseph Ki-Zerbo
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Summary
Joseph Ki-Zerbo was born on June 21, 1922[1], in Toma[2]. He died on December 4, 2006[3], in Ouagadougou[4]. He worked as a politician[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (909 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Ki-Zerbo[9]
- Spouse: Assa Coulibaly[10]
- Child: Zerbo modibo[11], Françoise Ki-Zerbo[12]
- Country of citizenship: Burkina Faso[13]
- Ethnic group: Nayala Province[14]
- Position held: Member of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso[15]
- Employer: Université Cheikh Anta Diop[16], University Joseph Ki-Zerbo[17]
- Educated at: Faculty of Arts of Paris[18], Sciences Po[19], Minor Seminary of Pabré[20]
- Notable work: History of Black Africa[21]
- Award received: Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], Right Livelihood Award[23], Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Party for Democracy and Progress / Socialist Party[26]
- Commons category: Joseph Ki-Zerbo[27]
- Given name: Joseph[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[29], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Ki-Zerbo include University Joseph Ki-Zerbo[32], a university[33], in Burkina Faso[34], founded in 1974[35], headquartered in Ouagadougou[36].
Why It Matters
Joseph Ki-Zerbo has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include University Joseph Ki-Zerbo[32], a university[33], in Burkina Faso[34], founded in 1974[35], headquartered in Ouagadougou[36].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Ki-Zerbo born?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo was born in Toma[2].
Where did Joseph Ki-Zerbo die?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo passed away in Ouagadougou[4].
Who were Joseph Ki-Zerbo's parents?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo's father was Ki-Zerbo[9].
Who was Joseph Ki-Zerbo married to?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo's spouses include Assa Coulibaly[10].
What did Joseph Ki-Zerbo do for work?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo worked as a politician[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Joseph Ki-Zerbo go to school?
Joseph Ki-Zerbo was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[18], Sciences Po[19], and Minor Seminary of Pabré[20].
What awards did Joseph Ki-Zerbo receive?
Honors received include Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], Right Livelihood Award[23], and Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[24].