Beji Caid Essebsi

Tunisian politician Tunisian of Italian origin
Person human Q313539
Beji Caid Essebsi
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Beji Caid Essebsi

Summary

Beji Caid Essebsi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sidi Bou Said[2]. He was born on November 29, 1926[3]. He died in Military hospital of Tunis[4]. He died on July 25, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Beji Caid Essebsi was born in Sidi Bou Said[2].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi passed away in Military hospital of Tunis[4].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi was born on November 29, 1926[3].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi died on July 25, 2019[5].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi is buried at Jellaz cemetery[10].
  • Among Beji Caid Essebsi's spouses was Chadlia Caid Essebsi[11].
  • A child of Beji Caid Essebsi was Hafedh Caid Essebsi[12].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held citizenship in French protectorate of Tunisia[13].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held citizenship in Tunisia[14].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi's professions included politician[6].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of President of Tunisia[15].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of Minister of Interior[16].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of Prime Minister of Tunisia[17].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of ambassador of Tunisia to France[18].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[19].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi held the position of Minister of Defence[20].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[21].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi's education included a stint at Sadiki College[22].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[23].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi received the honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[25].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].
  • Beji Caid Essebsi received the National Maltese Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Beji Caid Essebsi's place of birth was Sidi Bou Said[2]. He was born on November 29, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[21], a faculty of law[28], in France[29], founded in 1896[30] and Sadiki College[22], a school[31], in Tunisia[32], founded in 1875[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include President of Tunisia[15], a position[34], in Tunisia[35], founded in 1957[36]; Minister of Interior[16]; Prime Minister of Tunisia[17], a position[37], in Tunisia[38], founded in 1922[39], headquartered in Tunis[40]; ambassador of Tunisia to France[18]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[19]; and Minister of Defence[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[23], a grade of an order[41], in Spain[42]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[24], an order[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1748[45]; honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[25], an award[46], in France[47]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], a grade of an order[48], in Italy[49]; National Maltese Order of Merit[27], an order[50], in Malta[51], founded in 1990[52]; and Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[53], an order[54], in Saudi Arabia[55], founded in 1971[56].

Personal Life

Beji Caid Essebsi was married to Chadlia Caid Essebsi[11]. A child of him was Hafedh Caid Essebsi[12]. Religious affiliations include Islam[57], a major religious group[58], founded in 0631[59] and Sunni Islam[60], an Islamic denomination[61], founded in 0601[62]. Political affiliations include Call for Tunisia[63], a political party[64], in Tunisia[65], founded in 2012[66], headquartered in Berges du Lac[67]; Constitutional Democratic Rally[68], a political party[69], in Tunisia[70], founded in 1988[71], headquartered in Tunis[72]; and independent politician[73], a parliamentary grouping[74].

Death and Burial

Beji Caid Essebsi died on July 25, 2019[5]. He died in Military hospital of Tunis[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[75]. Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Beji Caid Essebsi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Beji Caid Essebsi born?

Born in Sidi Bou Said[2], Beji Caid Essebsi…

Where did Beji Caid Essebsi die?

Beji Caid Essebsi passed away in Military hospital of Tunis[4].

Who was Beji Caid Essebsi married to?

Beji Caid Essebsi's spouses include Chadlia Caid Essebsi[11].

What did Beji Caid Essebsi do for work?

Beji Caid Essebsi worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Beji Caid Essebsi go to school?

Beji Caid Essebsi was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[21] and Sadiki College[22].

What awards did Beji Caid Essebsi receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[23], Royal Order of the Seraphim[24], honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[25], and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].

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    Educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics, Sadiki College
    Child Hafedh Caid Essebsi
    Languages spoken, written or signed Arabic, French
    Religion or worldview Islam, Sunni Islam
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