Abdoulaye Wade
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Summary
Abdoulaye Wade was born on May 29, 1926[1], in Kébémer[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], university teacher[5], jurist[6], and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,840 views/month, #7,024 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Viviane Wade[9]
- Child: Karim Wade[10]
- Country of citizenship: Senegal[11], France[12], Mali Federation[13]
- Position held: president[14]
- Employer: Université Cheikh Anta Diop[15]
- Educated at: Lycée Condorcet[16], Marie and Louis Pasteur University[17]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion[20], Order of Merit of Senegal[21], honorary doctorate at the université d'Auvergne - Clermont I[22], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], honorary doctorate from University of Bordeaux-IV[24], honorary doctor of University of Lyon-III[25], honorary doctor of the Marie and Louis Pasteur University[26], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[27], honorary doctorate from University of Montpellier-I[28], Gold Olympic Order[29]
- Member of: Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[30]
- Religion or worldview: Muridism[31], Sunni Islam[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Senegalese Democratic Party[34]
- Commons category: Abdoulaye Wade[35]
- Family name: Wade[36]
- Given name: Abdoulaye[37]
- Significant event: Panama Papers[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abdoulaye Wade[39]
- Commons gallery: Abdoulaye Wade[40]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Name in native language: Abdoulaye Wade[43]
- Significant person: Tidjane Hane[44]
- Sibling: Moustapha Wade[45]
- Candidacy in election: 2000 Senegalese presidential election[46], 1983 Senegalese presidential election[47], 1988 Senegalese presidential election[48], 2007 Senegalese presidential election[49]
Why It Matters
Abdoulaye Wade has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Abdoulaye Wade born?
Abdoulaye Wade's place of birth was Kébémer[2].
Who was Abdoulaye Wade married to?
Abdoulaye Wade's spouses include Viviane Wade[9].
What did Abdoulaye Wade do for work?
Abdoulaye Wade worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], university teacher[5], jurist[6], and economist[7].
Where did Abdoulaye Wade go to school?
Abdoulaye Wade was educated at Lycée Condorcet[16] and Marie and Louis Pasteur University[17].
What awards did Abdoulaye Wade receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion[20], and Order of Merit of Senegal[21].