Mathieu Kérékou

Summary

Mathieu Kérékou is a human^[1]. Born in Kouarfa^[2], he… he was born on September 2, 1933^[3]. He died in Cotonou^[4]. He died on October 14, 2015^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military personnel^[7], and statesperson^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Mathieu Kérékou was born in Kouarfa^[2].
• Mathieu Kérékou died in Cotonou^[4].
• Mathieu Kérékou was born on September 2, 1933^[3].
• Mathieu Kérékou died on October 14, 2015^[5].
• Burial took place at Natitingou^[10].
• Mathieu Kérékou was married to Marguerite Kérékou^[11].
• Among Mathieu Kérékou's spouses was Béatrice Lakoussan^[12].
• Mathieu Kérékou held citizenship in Benin^[13].
• Mathieu Kérékou's professions included politician^[6].
• Mathieu Kérékou's professions included military personnel^[7].
• Mathieu Kérékou worked as a statesperson^[8].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of President of Dahomey^[14].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of president^[15].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of President of the Republic of Benin^[16].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of President of the Republic of Benin^[17].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of Chairperson of ECOWAS^[18].
• Mathieu Kérékou held the position of president^[19].
• Mathieu Kérékou received the Order of Merit of Benin^[20].
• Mathieu Kérékou's religion is recorded as evangelism^[21].
• Mathieu Kérékou is recorded as male^[22].
• Mathieu Kérékou's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Mathieu Kérékou was affiliated with the People's Revolutionary Party of Benin^[24].
• Mathieu Kérékou's Commons category is recorded as Mathieu Kérékou^[25].
• Mathieu Kérékou's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general^[26].
• Mathieu Kérékou's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier^[27].

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Origins and Family

Mathieu Kérékou was born in Kouarfa^[2]. He was born on September 2, 1933^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military personnel^[7], and statesperson^[8]. Positions held include President of Dahomey^[14]; president^[15], a position^[28]; President of the Republic of Benin^[16], a public office^[29], in Benin^[30], founded in 1975^[31]; and Chairperson of ECOWAS^[18].

Recognition

Mathieu Kérékou received the Order of Merit of Benin^[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marguerite Kérékou^[11], a politician^[32], of Benin^[33] and Béatrice Lakoussan^[12], a politician^[34], b. 1943^[35], of Benin^[36]. Mathieu Kérékou's religion is recorded as evangelism^[21]. He was affiliated with the People's Revolutionary Party of Benin^[24].

Death and Burial

Mathieu Kérékou died on October 14, 2015^[5]. He died in Cotonou^[4]. Burial took place at Natitingou^[10].

Why It Matters

Mathieu Kérékou ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Mathieu Kérékou born?

Mathieu Kérékou's place of birth was Kouarfa^[2].

Where did Mathieu Kérékou die?

Mathieu Kérékou passed away in Cotonou^[4].

Who was Mathieu Kérékou married to?

Mathieu Kérékou's spouses include Marguerite Kérékou^[11] and Béatrice Lakoussan^[12].

What did Mathieu Kérékou do for work?

Mathieu Kérékou worked as politician^[6], military personnel^[7], and statesperson^[8].

What awards did Mathieu Kérékou receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Benin^[20].