F. W. de Klerk
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Summary
F. W. de Klerk was born on March 18, 1936[1], in Johannesburg[2]. He died on November 11, 2021[3], in Cape Town[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,453 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1936[9]
- Father: Johannes de Klerk[10]
- Mother: Corrie Coetzer[11]
- Spouse: Marike de Klerk[12], Elita Georgiades[13]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[14]
- Native language: Afrikaans[15]
- Position held: State President of South Africa[16], Deputy President of South Africa[17], Minister of Education[18], Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa[19], Minister of Energy[20], Minister of Sport and Recreation[21], Minister of Social Development[22]
- Educated at: Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education[23], North-West University[24], Goodenough College[25]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[26], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[27], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[28], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[29], James Joyce Awards[30], honorary doctorate of Haifa University[31], Gold Order of Mapungubwe[32], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[33], Order of Good Hope[34], Princess of Asturias Awards[35]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[36]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Church[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: National Party[39]
- Commons category: Frederik Willem de Klerk[40]
- Cause of death: mesothelioma[41]
- Family name: de Klerk[42]
- Given name: Frederik[43]
- Official website: http://fwdeklerk.org[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederik Willem de Klerk[45]
- Commons gallery: Frederik Willem de Klerk[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[48]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 1992[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50], Afrikaans[51]
- Name in native language: Frederik Willem de Klerk[52]
Why It Matters
F. W. de Klerk has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was F. W. de Klerk born?
F. W. de Klerk was born in Johannesburg[2].
Where did F. W. de Klerk die?
F. W. de Klerk passed away in Cape Town[4].
Who were F. W. de Klerk's parents?
F. W. de Klerk's father was Johannes de Klerk[10]. F. W. de Klerk's mother was Corrie Coetzer[11].
Who was F. W. de Klerk married to?
F. W. de Klerk's spouses include Marike de Klerk[12] and Elita Georgiades[13].
What did F. W. de Klerk do for work?
F. W. de Klerk worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and minister[7].
Where did F. W. de Klerk go to school?
F. W. de Klerk was educated at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education[23], North-West University[24], and Goodenough College[25].
What awards did F. W. de Klerk receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[26], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[27], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[28], and Philadelphia Liberty Medal[29].