Anerood Jugnauth

Mauritian politician (1930–2021)
Person human Q217566
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Anerood Jugnauth

Summary

Anerood Jugnauth is a human[1]. Born in Vacoas-Phoenix[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1930[3]. He died in Curepipe[4]. He died on June 3, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vacoas-Phoenix[2], Anerood Jugnauth…
  • Anerood Jugnauth died in Curepipe[4].
  • Anerood Jugnauth was born on March 29, 1930[3].
  • Anerood Jugnauth died on June 3, 2021[5].
  • Among Anerood Jugnauth's spouses was Sarojini Jugnauth[9].
  • A child of Anerood Jugnauth was Pravind Jugnauth[10].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held citizenship in Mauritius[11].
  • English was Anerood Jugnauth's native language[12].
  • Anerood Jugnauth worked as a politician[6].
  • Anerood Jugnauth worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of President of Mauritius[13].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of Prime Minister of Mauritius[14].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of Leader of the Opposition[15].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of Prime Minister of Mauritius[17].
  • Anerood Jugnauth held the position of Prime Minister of Mauritius[18].
  • Anerood Jugnauth was educated at City Law School[19].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean[21].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[24].
  • Anerood Jugnauth received the honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[25].
  • Anerood Jugnauth's religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].
  • Anerood Jugnauth is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vacoas-Phoenix[2], Anerood Jugnauth… he was born on March 29, 1930[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Anerood Jugnauth's education included a stint at City Law School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include President of Mauritius[13], a position[28], in Mauritius[29], founded in 1992[30]; Prime Minister of Mauritius[14], a public office[31], in Mauritius[32], founded in 1968[33]; Leader of the Opposition[15], a position[34], in Mauritius[35], founded in 1968[36]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean[21]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1875[45]; Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[24], an award[46], in India[47]; and honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[25], an award[48], in France[49].

Personal Life

Among Anerood Jugnauth's spouses was Sarojini Jugnauth[9]. A child of him was Pravind Jugnauth[10]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[26]. Political affiliations include Mauritian Militant Movement[50], a political party[51], in Mauritius[52], founded in 1969[53], headquartered in Port Louis[54] and Militant Socialist Movement[55], a political party[56], in Mauritius[57], founded in 1983[58], headquartered in Port Louis[59].

Death and Burial

Anerood Jugnauth died on June 3, 2021[5]. He died in Curepipe[4].

Why It Matters

Anerood Jugnauth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Anerood Jugnauth born?

Anerood Jugnauth was born in Vacoas-Phoenix[2].

Where did Anerood Jugnauth die?

Anerood Jugnauth died in Curepipe[4].

Who was Anerood Jugnauth married to?

Anerood Jugnauth's spouses include Sarojini Jugnauth[9].

What did Anerood Jugnauth do for work?

Anerood Jugnauth worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Anerood Jugnauth go to school?

Anerood Jugnauth was educated at City Law School[19].

What awards did Anerood Jugnauth receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean[21], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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