Abdul Razak Hussein

former 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia (1922-1976)
Person human Q264516
Abdul Razak Hussein
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Abdul Razak Hussein

Summary

Abdul Razak Hussein is a human[1]. He was born in Kampung Pulau Keladi[2]. He was born on March 11, 1922[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 14, 1976[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #6,984 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kampung Pulau Keladi[2], Abdul Razak Hussein…
  • Abdul Razak Hussein passed away in London[4].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein was born on March 11, 1922[3].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein died on January 14, 1976[5].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein is buried at Makam Pahlawan[9].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein's father was Hussein bin Mohd Taib[10].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein's mother was Q7447848[11].
  • Among Abdul Razak Hussein's spouses was Rahah Noah[12].
  • A child of Abdul Razak Hussein was Najib Razak[13].
  • A child of Abdul Razak Hussein was Nazir Razak[14].
  • A child of Abdul Razak Hussein was Nizam Razak[15].
  • A child of Abdul Razak Hussein was Nazim Razak[16].
  • A child of Abdul Razak Hussein was Johari Razak[17].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held citizenship in Malaysia[18].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein's professions included politician[6].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Prime Minister of Malaysia[19].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia[20].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Minister of Defence[21].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia[22].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Member of the Dewan Rakyat[23].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein held the position of Minister of Defence[24].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein's education included a stint at Universiti Malaya[25].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[26].
  • Abdul Razak Hussein received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[27].

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Origins and Family

Abdul Razak Hussein's place of birth was Kampung Pulau Keladi[2]. He was born on March 11, 1922[3]. His father was Hussein bin Mohd Taib[10]. His mother was Q7447848[11].

Education

Abdul Razak Hussein's education included a stint at Universiti Malaya[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Malaysia[19], a public office[28], in Malaysia[29], founded in 1957[30]; Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia[20], a position[31], in Malaysia[32]; Minister of Defence[21], a position[33], in Malaysia[34]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia[22], a public office[35], in Malaysia[36]; Member of the Dewan Rakyat[23]; and Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman[37], a position[38], in Malaysia[39], founded in 1968[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[26], an award[41], in Philippines[42], founded in 1958[43] and Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[27], a grade of an order[44], in Malaysia[45].

Personal Life

Abdul Razak Hussein was married to Rahah Noah[12]. Children include Najib Razak[13], a politician[46], b. 1953[47], of Malaysia[48], awarded the Collar of the Order of Abdul Aziz Al Saud[49]; Nazir Razak[14], an entrepreneur[50], b. 1966[51], of Malaysia[52], awarded the Panglima Setia Mahkota[53]; Nizam Razak[15]; Nazim Razak[16]; and Johari Razak[17]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[54]. He was affiliated with the United Malays National Organisation[55].

Death and Burial

Abdul Razak Hussein died on January 14, 1976[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[56]. Burial took place at Makam Pahlawan[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Abdul Razak Hussein include Tun Abdul Razak[57], a conventional submarine[58].

Why It Matters

Abdul Razak Hussein ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #6,984 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He has been cited as an influence by Mahathir Mohamad[61], a politician[62], b. 1925[63], of Malaysia[64], awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[65].

Entities named for him include Tun Abdul Razak[57], a conventional submarine[58].

FAQs

Where was Abdul Razak Hussein born?

Abdul Razak Hussein's place of birth was Kampung Pulau Keladi[2].

Where did Abdul Razak Hussein die?

Abdul Razak Hussein passed away in London[4].

Who were Abdul Razak Hussein's parents?

Abdul Razak Hussein's father was Hussein bin Mohd Taib[10]. Abdul Razak Hussein's mother was Q7447848[11].

Who was Abdul Razak Hussein married to?

Abdul Razak Hussein's spouses include Rahah Noah[12].

What did Abdul Razak Hussein do for work?

Abdul Razak Hussein worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Abdul Razak Hussein go to school?

Abdul Razak Hussein was educated at Universiti Malaya[25].

What awards did Abdul Razak Hussein receive?

Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[26] and Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[27].

Who did Abdul Razak Hussein influence?

Abdul Razak Hussein has been cited as an influence by Mahathir Mohamad[61].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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