Cheddi Jagan
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Summary
Cheddi Jagan was born on March 22, 1918[1], in Port Mourant[2]. He died on March 6, 1997[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a politician[5], dentist[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,128 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Janet Jagan[9]
- Country of citizenship: Guyana[10], India[11], British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Guyana[14], president[15]
- Educated at: Howard University[16], Northwestern University Dental School[17], Northwestern University[18], Queen's College, Guyana[19], Feinberg School of Medicine[20]
- Award received: Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[21], Order of Friendship of Peoples[22]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: People's Progressive Party[25]
- Commons category: Cheddi Jagan[26]
- Family name: Jagan[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9[29], pi-vol-11-issue-4-1953[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[32]
Why It Matters
Cheddi Jagan has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Cheddi Jagan born?
Cheddi Jagan's place of birth was Port Mourant[2].
Where did Cheddi Jagan die?
Cheddi Jagan passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was Cheddi Jagan married to?
Cheddi Jagan's spouses include Janet Jagan[9].
What did Cheddi Jagan do for work?
Cheddi Jagan worked as a politician[5], dentist[6], and head of government[7].
Where did Cheddi Jagan go to school?
Cheddi Jagan was educated at Howard University[16], Northwestern University Dental School[17], Northwestern University[18], and Queen's College, Guyana[19].
What awards did Cheddi Jagan receive?
Honors received include Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[21] and Order of Friendship of Peoples[22].