Chun Doo-hwan
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Summary
Chun Doo-hwan was born on January 18, 1931[1], in Hapcheon County[2]. He died on November 23, 2021[3], in Yeonhui-dong[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,253 views/month, #6,019 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Chun Sang-woo[7]
- Spouse: Lee Soon-ja[8]
- Child: Jeon Jae-guk[9], Jeon Jae-yong[10], Jeon Jae-man[11]
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[12]
- Position held: President of South Korea[13]
- Educated at: Korea Military Academy[14]
- Award received: Grand Order of Mugunghwa[15], Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[16], Order of the Crown of the Realm[17], Order of Merit for National Foundation[18], National Order of the Leopard[19], Family Order of Laila Utama[20], Nishan-e-Pakistan[21], Order of al-Hussein bin Ali[22], Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Order of the Sun of Peru[24], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[25], Order of Sikatuna[26], Star of the Republic of Indonesia[27]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Democratic Justice Party[30]
- Military branch: Republic of Korea Army[31]
- Commons category: Chun Doo-hwan[32]
- Military, police or special rank: general[33]
- Cause of death: multiple myeloma[34]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[35]
- Family name: Jeon[36]
- Given name: Du-hwan[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chun Doo-hwan[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[40]
- Convicted of: coup d'état[41], corruption[42], instigating a rebellion[43], 賄賂罪[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[45]
- Name in native language: 전두환[46]
- Courtesy name: 용성[47]
- Art name: 일해[48]
Why It Matters
Chun Doo-hwan has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Chun Doo-hwan born?
Chun Doo-hwan was born in Hapcheon County[2].
Where did Chun Doo-hwan die?
Chun Doo-hwan passed away in Yeonhui-dong[4].
Who were Chun Doo-hwan's parents?
Chun Doo-hwan's father was Chun Sang-woo[7].
Who was Chun Doo-hwan married to?
Chun Doo-hwan's spouses include Lee Soon-ja[8].
What did Chun Doo-hwan do for work?
Chun Doo-hwan worked as a politician[5].
Where did Chun Doo-hwan go to school?
Chun Doo-hwan was educated at Korea Military Academy[14].
What awards did Chun Doo-hwan receive?
Honors received include Grand Order of Mugunghwa[15], Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[16], Order of the Crown of the Realm[17], and Order of Merit for National Foundation[18].