Obafemi Awolowo
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Obafemi Awolowo
Summary
Obafemi Awolowo is a human[1]. He was born in Ikenne[2]. He was born on March 6, 1909[3]. He died in Ikenne[4]. He died on May 9, 1987[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], trade unionist[8], teacher[9], and minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Obafemi Awolowo was born in Ikenne[2].
- Obafemi Awolowo passed away in Ikenne[4].
- Obafemi Awolowo was born on March 6, 1909[3].
- Obafemi Awolowo died on May 9, 1987[5].
- Obafemi Awolowo was married to Hannah Awolowo[12].
- A child of Obafemi Awolowo was Ayodele Soyode[13].
- A child of Obafemi Awolowo was Segun Awolowo Sr.[14].
- Obafemi Awolowo held citizenship in Nigeria[15].
- Yoruba was Obafemi Awolowo's native language[16].
- Obafemi Awolowo's professions included politician[6].
- Obafemi Awolowo worked as a lawyer[7].
- Obafemi Awolowo's professions included trade unionist[8].
- Obafemi Awolowo worked as a teacher[9].
- Obafemi Awolowo's professions included minister[10].
- Obafemi Awolowo's professions included businessperson[17].
- Obafemi Awolowo held the position of prime minister[18].
- Obafemi Awolowo held the position of Minister of Finance of Nigeria[19].
- Obafemi Awolowo was educated at Baptist Boys’ High School[20].
- Obafemi Awolowo was educated at University of London[21].
- Obafemi Awolowo was educated at Wesley College, Ibadan[22].
- A notable work attributed to Obafemi Awolowo is THE TRAVAILS OF DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW[23].
- Obafemi Awolowo was a member of Fabian Society[24].
- Obafemi Awolowo's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
- Obafemi Awolowo is recorded as male[26].
- Obafemi Awolowo's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Obafemi Awolowo was born in Ikenne[2]. He was born on March 6, 1909[3]. Yoruba was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Baptist Boys’ High School[20], a secondary school[28], in Nigeria[29]; University of London[21], a university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1836[32], headquartered in London[33]; and Wesley College, Ibadan[22], a school[34], in Nigeria[35], founded in 1905[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], trade unionist[8], teacher[9], minister[10], and businessperson[17]. Positions held include prime minister[18], a type of position[37] and Minister of Finance of Nigeria[19], a public office[38], in Nigeria[39].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Obafemi Awolowo is THE TRAVAILS OF DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW[23]. Things named for him include Obafemi Awolowo University[40], a public university[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 1962[43].
Personal Life
Among Obafemi Awolowo's spouses was Hannah Awolowo[12]. Children include Ayodele Soyode[13] and Segun Awolowo Sr.[14]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[25]. He was affiliated with the Unity Party of Nigeria[44].
Death and Burial
Obafemi Awolowo died on May 9, 1987[5]. He died in Ikenne[4].
Why It Matters
Obafemi Awolowo ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Obafemi Awolowo University[40], a public university[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 1962[43].
FAQs
Where was Obafemi Awolowo born?
Obafemi Awolowo's place of birth was Ikenne[2].
Where did Obafemi Awolowo die?
Obafemi Awolowo died in Ikenne[4].
Who was Obafemi Awolowo married to?
Obafemi Awolowo's spouses include Hannah Awolowo[12].
What did Obafemi Awolowo do for work?
Obafemi Awolowo worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], trade unionist[8], teacher[9], and minister[10].
Where did Obafemi Awolowo go to school?
Obafemi Awolowo was educated at Baptist Boys’ High School[20], University of London[21], and Wesley College, Ibadan[22].