Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
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Summary
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was born on November 4, 1933[1], in Zungeru[2]. He died on November 26, 2011[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,570 views/month, #6,821 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nigeria[8]
- Father: Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu[9]
- Spouse: Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu[10]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[11]
- Native language: Igbo[12]
- Ethnic group: Igbo people[13]
- Field of work: military personnel[14], politician[15]
- Educated at: King's College, Lagos[16], Epsom College[17], Lincoln College[18], Mons Officer Cadet School[19]
- Notable work: Because I am involved[20]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: National Party of Nigeria[23]
- Commons category: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu[24]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[25]
- Archives at: National library of Nigeria , Ibadan[26]
- Cause of death: disease[27]
- Participated in conflict: Nigerian Civil War[28]
- Family name: Ojukwu[29]
- Given name: C.[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Igbo[34], Hausa[35], Nigerian Pidgin[36]
- Name in native language: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu[37]
- Writing language: English[38], Igbo[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu include Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University[40], a university[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 2000[43].
Why It Matters
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University[40], a university[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 2000[43].
FAQs
Where was Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu born?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's place of birth was Zungeru[2].
Where did Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu die?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died in London[4].
Who were Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's parents?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's father was Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu[9].
Who was Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu married to?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's spouses include Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu[10].
What did Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu do for work?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu go to school?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was educated at King's College, Lagos[16], Epsom College[17], Lincoln College[18], and Mons Officer Cadet School[19].