Xanana Gusmão
Prime Minister and former President of East Timor
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Summary
Xanana Gusmão was born on June 20, 1946[1], in Laleia[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], writer[4], and head of government[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,179 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kirsty Sword Gusmão[7]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[8], Timor-Leste[9]
- Position held: Prime Minister of East Timor[10]
- Award received: Sakharov Prize[11], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[12], North–South Prize[13], Gwangju Prize for Human Rights[14], Sydney Peace Prize[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[16], Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[17], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[19], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[20], honorary doctor of the Hunan University[21], Order of Vanuatu[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[23], honorary doctor of Lusíada University[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction[26], Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor[27]
- Named after: Sha Na Na[28]
- Commons category: Xanana Gusmão[29]
- Family name: Gusmão[30]
- Given name: José[31], Alexandre[32], Kay[33], Rala[34], Xanana[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Xanana Gusmão[36]
- Commons gallery: Xanana Gusmão[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[38]
- Name in native language: Xanana Gusmão[39]
- Number of children: 5[40]
- Start of work period: 1975[41]
- Sibling: Armandina Maria Gusmão dos Santos[42]
- Candidacy in election: 2002 East Timorese presidential election[43]
Why It Matters
Xanana Gusmão has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Xanana Gusmão born?
Xanana Gusmão was born in Laleia[2].
Who was Xanana Gusmão married to?
Xanana Gusmão's spouses include Kirsty Sword Gusmão[7].
What did Xanana Gusmão do for work?
Xanana Gusmão worked as a politician[3], writer[4], and head of government[5].
What awards did Xanana Gusmão receive?
Honors received include Sakharov Prize[11], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[12], North–South Prize[13], and Gwangju Prize for Human Rights[14].