Fred Akuffo
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Summary
Fred Akuffo was born on March 21, 1937[1], in Akropong[2]. He died on June 26, 1979[3], in Accra[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], soldier[7], and head of state[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ghana[10]
- Position held: President of Ghana[11], Minister for Defence[12]
- Educated at: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[13], Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School[14]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: independent politician[17]
- Military branch: Ghana Army[18]
- Commons category: Fred Akuffo[19]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[20]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[21]
- Participated in conflict: Congo Crisis[22]
- Family name: Akuffo[23]
- Given name: Frederick[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[25]
- Participant in: 1978 Ghana coup d'état[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo[28]
- Start of work period: 1957[29]
- Ghana Place Names URL: https://sites.google.com/site/ghanaplacenames/places-in-perspective/birthplaces#h.73g7m4hrz3m2[30]
Why It Matters
Fred Akuffo has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Fred Akuffo born?
Fred Akuffo was born in Akropong[2].
Where did Fred Akuffo die?
Fred Akuffo died in Accra[4].
What did Fred Akuffo do for work?
Fred Akuffo worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], soldier[7], and head of state[8].
Where did Fred Akuffo go to school?
Fred Akuffo was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[13] and Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School[14].