Babrak Karmal
3rd General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (1929–1996)
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Summary
Babrak Karmal was born on January 6, 1929[1], in Kabul[2]. He died on December 3, 1996[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,419 views/month, #6,835 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hairatan[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Afghanistan[10], Republic of Afghanistan[11]
- Position held: Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Afghanistan[12], Prime Minister of Afghanistan[13]
- Educated at: Kabul University[14]
- Award received: Order of the Saur Revolution[15]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan[18]
- Commons category: Babrak Karmal[19]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Name in native language: ببرک کارمل[22]
- P14375: KarmalBabrak[23]
Why It Matters
Babrak Karmal has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Babrak Karmal born?
Babrak Karmal's place of birth was Kabul[2].
Where did Babrak Karmal die?
Babrak Karmal died in Moscow[4].
What did Babrak Karmal do for work?
Babrak Karmal worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7].
Where did Babrak Karmal go to school?
Babrak Karmal was educated at Kabul University[14].
What awards did Babrak Karmal receive?
Honors received include Order of the Saur Revolution[15].