Denis Sassou-Nguesso
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Summary
Denis Sassou-Nguesso was born on November 23, 1943[1], in Edou[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and minister[4]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,883 views/month, #6,651 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Antoinette Sassou Nguesso[6]
- Child: Edith Lucie Bongo[7], Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso[8], Stella Mensah[9], Claudia Lemboumba[10]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of the Congo[11], Republic of the Congo[12]
- Ethnic group: Mbosi people[13]
- Position held: President of the Republic of the Congo[14], Vice President of the Republic of the Congo[15]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16], Congolese Order of Merit[17], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18], Order of Merit[19], Order of José Martí[20], Order of Agostinho Neto[21], honorary fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[22], Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[23], Order of Isabella the Catholic[24], Order of Prince Henry[25], Order of Mono[26], Order of the Republic of Serbia[27], National Order of Benin[28], Order of La Pléiade[29]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Congolese Party of Labour[32]
- Military branch: Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo[33]
- Commons category: Denis Sassou Nguesso[34]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[35]
- Family name: Sassou-Nguesso[36]
- Given name: Denis[37]
- Official website: https://presidence.cg/[38]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[39], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[40]
- Participant in: FII 3rd Edition in Riyadh[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42], English[43]
- Name in native language: Denis Sassou Nguesso[44]
- Candidacy in election: 2009 Republic of the Congo presidential election[45], 2016 Republic of the Congo presidential election[46], 2002 Republic of the Congo presidential election[47]
Why It Matters
Denis Sassou-Nguesso has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Denis Sassou-Nguesso born?
Denis Sassou-Nguesso was born in Edou[2].
Who was Denis Sassou-Nguesso married to?
Denis Sassou-Nguesso's spouses include Antoinette Sassou Nguesso[6].
What did Denis Sassou-Nguesso do for work?
Denis Sassou-Nguesso worked as a politician[3] and minister[4].
What awards did Denis Sassou-Nguesso receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16], Congolese Order of Merit[17], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18], and Order of Merit[19].