Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
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Summary
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim was born on October 17, 1959[1], in Mauritius[2]. She has worked as a politician[3] and chemist[4]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Surinam[6]
- Country of citizenship: Mauritius[7]
- Field of work: phytochemistry[8], Politics of Mauritius[9]
- Employer: University of Mauritius[10]
- Educated at: Pierre and Marie Curie University[11]
- Award received: L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[12], Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[13], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean[15], doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University[16], OkayAfrica 100 Women[17], Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[18]
- Member of: Linnean Society of London[19]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Member of political party: independent politician[22]
- Commons category: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim[23]
- Given name: Ameenah[24]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
Why It Matters
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Ameenah Gurib-Fakim born?
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim's place of birth was Mauritius[2].
What did Ameenah Gurib-Fakim do for work?
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim worked as a politician[3] and chemist[4].
Where did Ameenah Gurib-Fakim go to school?
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim was educated at Pierre and Marie Curie University[11].
What awards did Ameenah Gurib-Fakim receive?
Honors received include L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[12], Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[13], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], and Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean[15].