Thomas Sankara

Summary

Thomas Sankara is a human^[1]. Born in Yako^[2], he… he was born on December 21, 1949^[3]. He died in Ouagadougou^[4]. He died on October 15, 1987^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military officer^[7], statesperson^[8], soldier^[9], and minister^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,679 views/month, #2,012 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Thomas Sankara's place of birth was Yako^[2].
• Thomas Sankara passed away in Ouagadougou^[4].
• Thomas Sankara was born on December 21, 1949^[3].
• Thomas Sankara died on October 15, 1987^[5].
• Thomas Sankara is buried at Ouagadougou^[12].
• Thomas Sankara's father was Fulbe people^[13].
• Thomas Sankara's mother was Mossi^[14].
• Among Thomas Sankara's spouses was Mariam Sankara^[15].
• Thomas Sankara held citizenship in Republic of Upper Volta^[16].
• Thomas Sankara held citizenship in Burkina Faso^[17].
• Thomas Sankara's professions included politician^[6].
• Thomas Sankara worked as a military officer^[7].
• Thomas Sankara worked as a statesperson^[8].
• Thomas Sankara worked as a soldier^[9].
• Thomas Sankara's professions included minister^[10].
• Thomas Sankara's field of work was revolutionary^[18].
• Thomas Sankara's field of work was politician^[19].
• Thomas Sankara's field of work was poet^[20].
• Thomas Sankara's field of work was composer^[21].
• Thomas Sankara held the position of President of Burkina Faso^[22].
• Thomas Sankara held the position of Prime Minister of Burkina Faso^[23].
• Thomas Sankara's education included a stint at Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas Sankara is Une Seule Nuit^[25].
• Thomas Sankara received the Order of José Martí^[26].
• Thomas Sankara's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Sankara was born in Yako^[2]. He was born on December 21, 1949^[3]. His father was Fulbe people^[13]. His mother was Mossi^[14].

Education

Thomas Sankara's education included a stint at Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military officer^[7], statesperson^[8], soldier^[9], and minister^[10]. Fields of work include revolutionary^[18], an occupation^[28]; politician^[19], a profession^[29]; poet^[20], a profession^[30]; and composer^[21], a musical profession^[31]. Positions held include President of Burkina Faso^[22], a position^[32], in Burkina Faso^[33] and Prime Minister of Burkina Faso^[23], a position^[34], in Burkina Faso^[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Sankara is Une Seule Nuit^[25]. Things named for him include Sankarism^[36], a political ideology^[37].

Recognition

Thomas Sankara received the Order of José Martí^[26].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Sankara's spouses was Mariam Sankara^[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism^[27].

Death and Burial

Thomas Sankara died on October 15, 1987^[5]. He died in Ouagadougou^[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[38]. He is buried at Ouagadougou^[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Sankara ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,679 views/month, #2,012 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

Entities named for him include Sankarism^[36], a political ideology^[37].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Sankara born?

Born in Yako^[2], Thomas Sankara…

Where did Thomas Sankara die?

Thomas Sankara died in Ouagadougou^[4].

Who were Thomas Sankara's parents?

Thomas Sankara's father was Fulbe people^[13]. Thomas Sankara's mother was Mossi^[14].

Who was Thomas Sankara married to?

Thomas Sankara's spouses include Mariam Sankara^[15].

What did Thomas Sankara do for work?

Thomas Sankara worked as politician^[6], military officer^[7], statesperson^[8], soldier^[9], and minister^[10].

Where did Thomas Sankara go to school?

Thomas Sankara was educated at Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo^[24].

What awards did Thomas Sankara receive?

Honors received include Order of José Martí^[26].