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Derek Keys

South African politician
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Derek Keys

Summary

Derek Keys is a human[1]. His place of birth was Johannesburg[2]. He was born on August 30, 1931[3]. He died on April 29, 2018[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Derek Keys's place of birth was Johannesburg[2].
  • Derek Keys was born on August 30, 1931[3].
  • Derek Keys died on April 29, 2018[4].
  • Derek Keys held citizenship in South Africa[8].
  • Derek Keys's professions included politician[5].
  • Derek Keys's professions included minister[6].
  • Derek Keys held the position of Minister of Finance (South Africa)[9].
  • Derek Keys's education included a stint at University of the Witwatersrand[10].
  • Derek Keys received the German Africa Prize[11].
  • Derek Keys is recorded as male[12].
  • Derek Keys's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Derek Keys was affiliated with the National Party[14].
  • Derek Keys's family name is recorded as Keys[15].
  • Derek Keys's given name is recorded as Derek[16].
  • Derek Keys's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Johannesburg[2], Derek Keys… he was born on August 30, 1931[3].

Education

Derek Keys was educated at University of the Witwatersrand[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and minister[6]. Derek Keys held the position of Minister of Finance (South Africa)[9].

Recognition

Derek Keys received the German Africa Prize[11].

Personal Life

Derek Keys was affiliated with the National Party[14].

Death and Burial

Derek Keys died on April 29, 2018[4].

Why It Matters

Derek Keys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Derek Keys born?

Derek Keys was born in Johannesburg[2].

What did Derek Keys do for work?

Derek Keys worked as politician[5] and minister[6].

Where did Derek Keys go to school?

Derek Keys was educated at University of the Witwatersrand[10].

What awards did Derek Keys receive?

Honors received include German Africa Prize[11].

Related Entities

South Africa University of the Witwatersrand

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . deutsche-afrika-stiftung.de. Retrieved . deutsche-afrika-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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