Denis Mukwege
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Summary
Denis Mukwege was born on March 1, 1955[1], in Bukavu[2]. He has worked as a human rights defender[3], gynecologist[4], obstetrician[5], pastor[6], and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,391 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Democratic Republic of the Congo[9], Belgium[10]
- Employer: Panzi Hospital[11]
- Educated at: Université libre de Bruxelles[12], University of Angers[13], Université du Burundi[14], Université de Kinshasa[15]
- Award received: Olof Palme Prize[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Sakharov Prize[18], Right Livelihood Award[19], United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights[20], Civil Courage Prize[21], Honorary doctorate of Umeå University[22], Nobel Peace Prize[23], Wallenberg Medal[24], honorary doctor of Harvard University[25], prix des droits de l'Homme de la République française[26], Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[27], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[28], honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[29]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], The Elders[31]
- Religion or worldview: Pentecostalism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Denis Mukwege[34]
- Academic degree: University of Angers[35]
- Given name: Denis[36]
- Official website: https://mukwegedenis.com[37]
- Relative: Fabrice Mvita[38]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Birth name: Denis Mukwege[41]
- Name in native language: Denis Mukwege[42]
Why It Matters
Denis Mukwege has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Denis Mukwege born?
Denis Mukwege was born in Bukavu[2].
What did Denis Mukwege do for work?
Denis Mukwege worked as a human rights defender[3], gynecologist[4], obstetrician[5], pastor[6], and physician[7].
Where did Denis Mukwege go to school?
Denis Mukwege was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[12], University of Angers[13], Université du Burundi[14], and Université de Kinshasa[15].
What awards did Denis Mukwege receive?
Honors received include Olof Palme Prize[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Sakharov Prize[18], and Right Livelihood Award[19].