Thabo Mbeki

President of South Africa from 1999 to 2008
Person human Q101547
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Thabo Mbeki

Summary

Thabo Mbeki is a human[1]. Born in Mbewuleni[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1942[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,371 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mbewuleni[2], Thabo Mbeki…
  • Thabo Mbeki was born on June 18, 1942[3].
  • Thabo Mbeki's father was Govan Mbeki[8].
  • Thabo Mbeki's mother was Epainette Mbeki[9].
  • Thabo Mbeki was married to Zanele Dlamini Mbeki[10].
  • Thabo Mbeki held citizenship in South Africa[11].
  • Thabo Mbeki worked as a politician[4].
  • Thabo Mbeki worked as an economist[5].
  • Thabo Mbeki worked as a minister[6].
  • Thabo Mbeki held the position of member of the National Assembly of South Africa[12].
  • Thabo Mbeki's education included a stint at Hult International Business School[13].
  • Thabo Mbeki was educated at University of South Africa[14].
  • Thabo Mbeki's education included a stint at Rand Afrikaans University[15].
  • Thabo Mbeki was educated at Glasgow Caledonian University[16].
  • Thabo Mbeki's education included a stint at Stellenbosch University[17].
  • Thabo Mbeki's education included a stint at University of London[18].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Champions of the Earth[21].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Order of Excellence[23].
  • Thabo Mbeki received the Order of the Eagle of Zambia[24].
  • Thabo Mbeki was influenced by Nelson Mandela[25].
  • Thabo Mbeki is recorded as male[26].
  • Thabo Mbeki's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Thabo Mbeki's place of birth was Mbewuleni[2]. He was born on June 18, 1942[3]. His father was Govan Mbeki[8]. His mother was Epainette Mbeki[9].

Education

Educated at Hult International Business School[13], a business school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1964[30]; University of South Africa[14], a public university[31], in South Africa[32], founded in 1873[33]; Rand Afrikaans University[15], a university[34], in South Africa[35], founded in 1968[36]; Glasgow Caledonian University[16], a public university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1993[39], headquartered in Glasgow[40]; Stellenbosch University[17], a public university[41], in South Africa[42], founded in 1866[43], headquartered in Stellenbosch[44]; and University of London[18], a university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1836[47], headquartered in London[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], and minister[6]. Thabo Mbeki held the position of member of the National Assembly of South Africa[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1815[51]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Champions of the Earth[21], an environmental award[54], founded in 2005[55]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], a grade of an order[56], in Italy[57]; Order of Excellence[23], an order[58], in Jamaica[59], founded in 2003[60]; and Order of the Eagle of Zambia[24], an order[61], in Zambia[62], founded in 1965[63].

Personal Life

Thabo Mbeki was married to Zanele Dlamini Mbeki[10]. He was affiliated with the African National Congress[64].

Why It Matters

Thabo Mbeki ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,371 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Thabo Mbeki born?

Thabo Mbeki's place of birth was Mbewuleni[2].

Who were Thabo Mbeki's parents?

Thabo Mbeki's father was Govan Mbeki[8]. Thabo Mbeki's mother was Epainette Mbeki[9].

Who was Thabo Mbeki married to?

Thabo Mbeki's spouses include Zanele Dlamini Mbeki[10].

What did Thabo Mbeki do for work?

Thabo Mbeki worked as politician[4], economist[5], and minister[6].

Where did Thabo Mbeki go to school?

Thabo Mbeki was educated at Hult International Business School[13], University of South Africa[14], Rand Afrikaans University[15], and Glasgow Caledonian University[16].

What awards did Thabo Mbeki receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Champions of the Earth[21], and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].

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  18. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] . quirinale.it. quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . jis.gov.jm. jis.gov.jm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Deputy President of South Africa, member of the National Assembly of South Africa, Chairperson of the African Union +3
    Spouse Zanele Dlamini Mbeki
    Country of citizenship South Africa
    Candidacy in election Q3586533, 2004 South African presidential elections
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