Mohamed Bouazizi
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Summary
Mohamed Bouazizi was born on March 29, 1984[1], in Sidi Bouzid[2]. She died on January 4, 2011[3], in Ben Arous[4]. She worked as a street vendor[5]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,529 views/month, #6,370 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sidi Bouzid Governorate[7]
- Country of citizenship: Tunisia[8]
- Award received: Sakharov Prize[9], Financial Times Person of the Year[10]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[11]
- Sex or gender: trans woman[12]
- Commons category: Mohamed Bouazizi[13]
- Cause of death: self-immolation[14]
- Family name: Bouazizi[15]
- Given name: Mohamed[16]
- Manner of death: suicide[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Tunisian Arabic[18]
- Birth name: Tarek el-Tayeb Mohamed Bouazizi[19], طارق الطيب محمد البوعزيزي[20]
- Name in native language: محمد البوعزيزي[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mohamed Bouazizi include Place Mohamed-Bouazizi[22], a square[23], in France[24], founded in 2001[25].
Why It Matters
Mohamed Bouazizi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for her include Place Mohamed-Bouazizi[22], a square[23], in France[24], founded in 2001[25].
FAQs
Where was Mohamed Bouazizi born?
Mohamed Bouazizi's place of birth was Sidi Bouzid[2].
Where did Mohamed Bouazizi die?
Mohamed Bouazizi died in Ben Arous[4].
What did Mohamed Bouazizi do for work?
Mohamed Bouazizi worked as a street vendor[5].
What awards did Mohamed Bouazizi receive?
Honors received include Sakharov Prize[9] and Financial Times Person of the Year[10].