Abdou Diouf
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Abdou Diouf, born September 7, 1935, in Nguer Malal [1][2][3][4][5][6], held dual citizenship in Senegal and France [7][8]. A politician and lawyer by profession [7], he practiced Sunni Islam and was married to Elisabeth Diouf [9][10]. His education included studies at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne and Université Cheikh Anta Diop .
Diouf served as Prime Minister of Senegal from 1970 to 1980 before becoming President of Senegal in 1981, a position he held until 2000 . During his tenure, he also chaired the Organisation of African Unity twice, first from 1985 to 1986 and again from 1992 to 1993 . His contributions earned him numerous honors, including the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria, the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau, and honorary doctorates from institutions such as the University of Ottawa and the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne [11][12][13][14].
Abdou Diouf
Summary
Abdou Diouf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nguer Malal[2]. He was born on September 7, 1935[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Born in Nguer Malal[2], Abdou Diouf…
- Abdou Diouf was born on September 7, 1935[3].
- Among Abdou Diouf's spouses was Elisabeth Diouf[7].
- Abdou Diouf held citizenship in Senegal[8].
- Abdou Diouf held citizenship in France[9].
- Abdou Diouf's professions included politician[4].
- Abdou Diouf's professions included lawyer[5].
- Abdou Diouf's education included a stint at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[10].
- Abdou Diouf's education included a stint at Université Cheikh Anta Diop[11].
- Abdou Diouf received the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[12].
- Abdou Diouf received the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13].
- Abdou Diouf received the Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[14].
- Abdou Diouf received the Order of the Grand Conqueror[15].
- Abdou Diouf received the Grand Order of Mugunghwa[16].
- Abdou Diouf received the honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[17].
- Abdou Diouf was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[18].
- Abdou Diouf was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[19].
- Abdou Diouf's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[20].
- Abdou Diouf is recorded as male[21].
- Abdou Diouf's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Abdou Diouf was affiliated with the Socialist Party of Senegal[23].
- Abdou Diouf's Commons category is recorded as Abdou Diouf[24].
- Abdou Diouf's family name is recorded as Diouf[25].
- Abdou Diouf's given name is recorded as Abdou[26].
- Abdou Diouf's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Abdou Diouf[27].
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Origins and Family
Abdou Diouf's place of birth was Nguer Malal[2]. He was born on September 7, 1935[3].
Education
Educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[10], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1971[30], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Université Cheikh Anta Diop[11], a public university[32], in Senegal[33], founded in 1918[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[12], a grade of an order[35], in Austria[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], a grade of an order[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1892[39]; Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[14], an award[40], in Canada[41]; Order of the Grand Conqueror[15], an order[42], in Libya[43], founded in 1969[44]; Grand Order of Mugunghwa[16], an order[45], in South Korea[46], founded in 1949[47]; and honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[17], an award[48], in France[49].
Personal Life
Abdou Diouf was married to Elisabeth Diouf[7]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[20]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party of Senegal[23].
Why It Matters
Abdou Diouf ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Abdou Diouf born?
Born in Nguer Malal[2], Abdou Diouf…
Who was Abdou Diouf married to?
Abdou Diouf's spouses include Elisabeth Diouf[7].
What did Abdou Diouf do for work?
Abdou Diouf worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].
Where did Abdou Diouf go to school?
Abdou Diouf was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[10] and Université Cheikh Anta Diop[11].
What awards did Abdou Diouf receive?
Honors received include Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[12], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[14], and Order of the Grand Conqueror[15].