Mangosuthu Buthelezi
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Summary
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born on August 27, 1928[1], in Mahlabathini[2]. He died on September 9, 2023[3], in Ulundi[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,239 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1928[8]
- Mother: Magogo kaDinuzulu[9]
- Child: Sbuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi[10]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[11]
- Position held: Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa[12], list of chief ministers of KwaZulu[13], member of the National Assembly of South Africa[14]
- Educated at: University of Fort Hare[15], University of Natal[16], Adams College[17]
- Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[18]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Zulu royal family[21]
- Member of political party: Inkatha Freedom Party[22]
- Commons category: Mangosuthu Buthelezi[23]
- Family name: Buthelezi[24]
- Given name: Mangosuthu[25]
- Described at URL: https://www.parliament.gov.za/person-details/704[26], https://www.pa.org.za/person/mangosuthu-gatsha-buthelezi/[27]
- Relative: Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[29], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[30]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 1992[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32], Zulu[33]
- Name in native language: Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi[34]
- Candidacy in election: 2009 South African general election[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mangosuthu Buthelezi include Mangosuthu University of Technology[36], a university[37], in South Africa[38], founded in 1979[39].
Why It Matters
Mangosuthu Buthelezi has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Mangosuthu University of Technology[36], a university[37], in South Africa[38], founded in 1979[39].
FAQs
Where was Mangosuthu Buthelezi born?
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born in Mahlabathini[2].
Where did Mangosuthu Buthelezi die?
Mangosuthu Buthelezi died in Ulundi[4].
Who were Mangosuthu Buthelezi's parents?
Mangosuthu Buthelezi's mother was Magogo kaDinuzulu[9].
What did Mangosuthu Buthelezi do for work?
Mangosuthu Buthelezi worked as a politician[5] and minister[6].
Where did Mangosuthu Buthelezi go to school?
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was educated at University of Fort Hare[15], University of Natal[16], and Adams College[17].
What awards did Mangosuthu Buthelezi receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[18].