Akwasi Afrifa
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Summary
Akwasi Afrifa was born on April 24, 1936[1], in Mampong[2]. He died on June 26, 1979[3], in Accra[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (948 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1936[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1979[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ghana[11]
- Position held: President of Ghana[12], Minister for Finance and Economic Planning[13], Minister for Defence[14]
- Educated at: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15], Adisadel College[16], Mons Officer Cadet School[17]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: United National Convention[20]
- Followed by: Nii Amaa Ollennu[21]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[22], soldier[23]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[24]
- Given name: Akwasi[25]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/a/afrifa.htm[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa[30]
- Start of work period: 1957[31]
- End of work period: 1970[32]
- Has list: list of heads of state of Ghana[33]
- Ghana Place Names URL: https://sites.google.com/site/ghanaplacenames/places-in-perspective/birthplaces#h.4ibt0d5zbb61[34]
- P14536: 393503[35]
Why It Matters
Akwasi Afrifa has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Akwasi Afrifa born?
Akwasi Afrifa's place of birth was Mampong[2].
Where did Akwasi Afrifa die?
Akwasi Afrifa died in Accra[4].
What did Akwasi Afrifa do for work?
Akwasi Afrifa worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and minister[7].
Where did Akwasi Afrifa go to school?
Akwasi Afrifa was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15], Adisadel College[16], and Mons Officer Cadet School[17].