B. J. Vorster
Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978
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Summary
B. J. Vorster was born on December 13, 1915[1], in Uitenhage[2]. He died on September 10, 1983[3], in Cape Town[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,816 views/month, #6,695 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[8]
- Position held: State President of South Africa[9], Prime Minister of South Africa[10]
- Educated at: Stellenbosch University[11]
- Award received: Order of Good Hope[12]
- Religion or worldview: Dutch Reformed Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: National Party[15]
- Commons category: John Vorster[16]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Balthazar Johannes Vorster[22]
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- P14541: 1Z6aR1[24]
Why It Matters
B. J. Vorster has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was B. J. Vorster born?
B. J. Vorster's place of birth was Uitenhage[2].
Where did B. J. Vorster die?
B. J. Vorster passed away in Cape Town[4].
What did B. J. Vorster do for work?
B. J. Vorster worked as a politician[5] and minister[6].
Where did B. J. Vorster go to school?
B. J. Vorster was educated at Stellenbosch University[11].
What awards did B. J. Vorster receive?
Honors received include Order of Good Hope[12].