Nam Duck-woo

South Korean politician (1924-2013)
Person human Q624279
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Nam Duck-woo

Summary

Nam Duck-woo is a human[1]. Born in Seoul[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1924[3]. He died in Seoul[4]. He died on May 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Seoul[2], Nam Duck-woo…
  • Nam Duck-woo died in Seoul[4].
  • Nam Duck-woo was born on April 22, 1924[3].
  • Nam Duck-woo died on May 18, 2013[5].
  • Nam Duck-woo held citizenship in South Korea[10].
  • Korean was Nam Duck-woo's native language[11].
  • Nam Duck-woo worked as a politician[6].
  • Nam Duck-woo's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Nam Duck-woo's professions included economist[8].
  • Nam Duck-woo held the position of Prime Minister of South Korea[12].
  • Nam Duck-woo was employed by Incheon National University[13].
  • Nam Duck-woo's education included a stint at Oklahoma State University[14].
  • Nam Duck-woo was educated at Seoul National University[15].
  • Nam Duck-woo received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[16].
  • Nam Duck-woo is recorded as male[17].
  • Nam Duck-woo's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nam Duck-woo was affiliated with the Democratic Justice Party[19].
  • The cause of death was testicular cancer[20].
  • Nam Duck-woo's family name is recorded as Nam[21].
  • Nam Duck-woo's given name is recorded as Deok-u[22].
  • Nam Duck-woo's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Nam Duck-woo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Korean[24].

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Origins and Family

Nam Duck-woo's place of birth was Seoul[2]. He was born on April 22, 1924[3]. Korean was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Oklahoma State University[14], a land-grant university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1890[27] and Seoul National University[15], a national university[28], in South Korea[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Seoul[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. Nam Duck-woo was employed by Incheon National University[13]. He held the position of Prime Minister of South Korea[12].

Recognition

Nam Duck-woo received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[16].

Personal Life

Nam Duck-woo was affiliated with the Democratic Justice Party[19].

Death and Burial

Nam Duck-woo died on May 18, 2013[5]. He died in Seoul[4]. The cause of death was testicular cancer[20].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nam Duck-woo include Nam Duck-Woo Economic Research Institute[32], a research institute[33], in South Korea[34].

Why It Matters

Nam Duck-woo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Nam Duck-Woo Economic Research Institute[32], a research institute[33], in South Korea[34].

FAQs

Where was Nam Duck-woo born?

Nam Duck-woo's place of birth was Seoul[2].

Where did Nam Duck-woo die?

Nam Duck-woo passed away in Seoul[4].

What did Nam Duck-woo do for work?

Nam Duck-woo worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8].

Where did Nam Duck-woo go to school?

Nam Duck-woo was educated at Oklahoma State University[14] and Seoul National University[15].

What awards did Nam Duck-woo receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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