Lansana Conté
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Summary
Lansana Conté was born on November 30, 1934[1], in Dubréka[2]. He died on December 22, 2008[3], in Conakry[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], resistance fighter[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,911 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lansanya[10]
- Spouse: Henriette Conté[11], Kadiatou Seth Conté[12], Hadja Asmaou Baldé Conté[13]
- Child: Ousmane Conté[14]
- Country of citizenship: Guinea[15]
- Position held: President of Guinea[16], Chairperson of ECOWAS[17]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Unity and Progress Party[20]
- Military branch: French Army[21]
- Commons category: Lansana Conté[22]
- Military, police or special rank: general[23]
- Participated in conflict: Algerian War[24]
- Family name: Conte (surname)[25]
- Given name: Lansana[26]
- Significant event: Panama Papers[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[28], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
Why It Matters
Lansana Conté has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Lansana Conté born?
Lansana Conté's place of birth was Dubréka[2].
Where did Lansana Conté die?
Lansana Conté died in Conakry[4].
Who was Lansana Conté married to?
Lansana Conté's spouses include Henriette Conté[11], Kadiatou Seth Conté[12], and Hadja Asmaou Baldé Conté[13].
What did Lansana Conté do for work?
Lansana Conté worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], resistance fighter[7], and soldier[8].