Boubou Hama

Nigerien author, historian, and politician (1906-1982)
Person human Q2912103
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Boubou Hama

Summary

Boubou Hama is a human[1]. Born in Fonéko Tédjo[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1906[3]. He passed away in Niamey[4]. He died on January 29, 1982[5]. He worked as a politician[6], screenwriter[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Boubou Hama was born in Fonéko Tédjo[2].
  • Boubou Hama passed away in Niamey[4].
  • Boubou Hama was born on January 1, 1906[3].
  • Boubou Hama died on January 29, 1982[5].
  • Boubou Hama died on January 19, 1982[12].
  • Burial took place at Muslim cemetery of Yantala[13].
  • Boubou Hama held citizenship in Niger[14].
  • Boubou Hama worked as a politician[6].
  • Boubou Hama's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Boubou Hama worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Boubou Hama's professions included writer[9].
  • Boubou Hama's professions included teacher[10].
  • Boubou Hama's professions included researcher[15].
  • Boubou Hama held the position of senator of the Community[16].
  • Boubou Hama held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Niger[17].
  • Boubou Hama held the position of mayor of Niamey[18].
  • Boubou Hama held the position of president[19].
  • Boubou Hama's education included a stint at École normale supérieure William Ponty[20].
  • Boubou Hama received the Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[21].
  • Boubou Hama received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Boubou Hama was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[23].
  • Boubou Hama is recorded as male[24].
  • Boubou Hama's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Boubou Hama was affiliated with the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally[26].
  • Boubou Hama was affiliated with the African Democratic Rally[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Boubou Hama's place of birth was Fonéko Tédjo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1906[3].

Education

Boubou Hama's education included a stint at École normale supérieure William Ponty[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], screenwriter[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], teacher[10], and researcher[15]. Positions held include senator of the Community[16], a position[28], in France[29]; Member of the National Assembly of Niger[17]; mayor of Niamey[18]; and president[19], a corporate title[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[21], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1960[33] and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally[26], a political party[36], in Niger[37], founded in 1946[38], headquartered in Niamey[39] and African Democratic Rally[27], a political party[40], in Ivory Coast[41], founded in 1946[42], headquartered in Bamako[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 29, 1982[5] and January 19, 1982[12]. Boubou Hama died in Niamey[4]. Burial took place at Muslim cemetery of Yantala[13].

Why It Matters

Boubou Hama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Boubou Hama born?

Boubou Hama's place of birth was Fonéko Tédjo[2].

Where did Boubou Hama die?

Boubou Hama died in Niamey[4].

What did Boubou Hama do for work?

Boubou Hama worked as politician[6], screenwriter[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Boubou Hama go to school?

Boubou Hama was educated at École normale supérieure William Ponty[20].

What awards did Boubou Hama receive?

Honors received include Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[21] and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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