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] and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,280 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kirsty Sword Gusmão[6]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[7], Timor-Leste[8]
- Position held: Prime Minister of East Timor[9]
- Award received: Sakharov Prize[10], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[11], North–South Prize[12], Gwangju Prize for Human Rights[13], Sydney Peace Prize[14], Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[17], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[18], honorary doctor of the Hunan University[19], Order of Vanuatu[20], Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[21], honorary doctor of Lusíada University[22], Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction[25], Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor[26]
- Named after: Sha Na Na[27]
- Commons category: Xanana Gusmão[28]
- Family name: Gusmão[29]
- Given name: José[30], Alexandre[31], Kay[32], Rala[33], Xanana[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Xanana Gusmão[35]
- Commons gallery: Xanana Gusmão[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[37]
- Name in native language: Xanana Gusmão[38]
- Number of children: 5[39]
- Start of work period: 1975[40]
- Sibling: Armandina Maria Gusmão dos Santos[41]
- Candidacy in election: 2002 East Timorese presidential election[42]
Why It Matters
Xanana Gusmão has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
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[6].
What did Xanana Gusmão do for work?
Xanana Gusmão worked as a politician[3] and writer[4].
What awards did Xanana Gusmão receive?
Honors received include Sakharov Prize[10], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[11], North–South Prize[12], and Gwangju Prize for Human Rights[13].