Epeli Hau'ofa

Tongan writer and anthropologist (1939-2009)
Person human Q1326832
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Epeli Hau'ofa

Summary

Epeli Hau'ofa is a human[1]. He was born in Territory of Papua[2]. He was born on December 7, 1939[3]. He passed away in Suva[4]. He died on January 11, 2009[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Territory of Papua[2], Epeli Hau'ofa…
  • Epeli Hau'ofa passed away in Suva[4].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa was born on December 7, 1939[3].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa died on January 11, 2009[5].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa held citizenship in Fiji[10].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa worked as a writer[8].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa was employed by University of the South Pacific[11].
  • Among Epeli Hau'ofa's employers was University of Papua New Guinea[12].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa was educated at McGill University[13].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa was educated at University of the South Pacific[14].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa's education included a stint at Australian National University[15].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa received the honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[16].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa is recorded as male[17].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa's given name is recorded as Epeli[19].
  • Epeli Hau'ofa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Epeli Hau'ofa's place of birth was Territory of Papua[2]. He was born on December 7, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at McGill University[13], a public research university[21], in Canada[22], founded in 1821[23], headquartered in Montreal[24]; University of the South Pacific[14], a public research university[25], in Fiji[26], founded in 1968[27], headquartered in Suva[28]; and Australian National University[15], a public university[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1946[31], headquartered in Canberra[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Employers include University of the South Pacific[11], a public research university[33], in Fiji[34], founded in 1968[35], headquartered in Suva[36] and University of Papua New Guinea[12], a public university[37], in Papua New Guinea[38], founded in 1965[39].

Recognition

Epeli Hau'ofa received the honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[16].

Death and Burial

Epeli Hau'ofa died on January 11, 2009[5]. He passed away in Suva[4].

Why It Matters

Epeli Hau'ofa ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Epeli Hau'ofa born?

Born in Territory of Papua[2], Epeli Hau'ofa…

Where did Epeli Hau'ofa die?

Epeli Hau'ofa died in Suva[4].

What did Epeli Hau'ofa do for work?

Epeli Hau'ofa worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Epeli Hau'ofa go to school?

Epeli Hau'ofa was educated at McGill University[13], University of the South Pacific[14], and Australian National University[15].

What awards did Epeli Hau'ofa receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . calendar.auckland.ac.nz. calendar.auckland.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . matangitonga.to. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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