Charles Mungoshi

Zimbabwean writer
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Summary

Charles Mungoshi was born on December 2, 1947[1], in Southern Rhodesia[2]. He died on February 16, 2019[3], in Chitungwiza[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and children's writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,693 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Zimbabwe[8]
  • Employer: University of Zimbabwe[9]
  • Educated at: International Writing Program[10]
  • Award received: Noma Award for Publishing in Africa[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Cause of death: cerebrovascular disease[13]
  • Given name: Charles[14]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[15]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Shona[17], English[18]
  • Sibling: David Mungoshi[19]
  • Has written for: Zuka[20]
  • P14541: 2GwXX0[21]

Why It Matters

Charles Mungoshi has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Charles Mungoshi born?

Charles Mungoshi was born in Southern Rhodesia[2].

Where did Charles Mungoshi die?

Charles Mungoshi passed away in Chitungwiza[4].

What did Charles Mungoshi do for work?

Charles Mungoshi worked as a writer[5] and children's writer[6].

Where did Charles Mungoshi go to school?

Charles Mungoshi was educated at International Writing Program[10].

What awards did Charles Mungoshi receive?

Honors received include Noma Award for Publishing in Africa[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nehandaradio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Zuka. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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