Gaafar Nimeiry
Sudanese President (1931-2009)
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Summary
Gaafar Nimeiry was born on January 1, 1931[1], in Omdurman[2]. He died on May 30, 2009[3], in Khartoum[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,355 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1930[7]
- Country of citizenship: Sudan[8]
- Position held: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[9], President of Sudan[10]
- Educated at: United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], المقاومة الشعبية السودانية[12]
- Award received: Grand Star of People's Friendship[13]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Sudanese Socialist Union[16], National Congress Party[17]
- Military branch: Sudanese Armed Forces[18]
- Commons category: Gaafar Nimeiry[19]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[20]
- Given name: Ja'far[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[22], SourceWatch List of Dictators[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[24]
- Name in native language: جعفر نميري[25]
- Candidacy in election: 1977 Sudanese presidential election[26], 1983 Sudanese presidential election[27]
- P14375: al-NumeiriJaafir[28]
Why It Matters
Gaafar Nimeiry has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Gaafar Nimeiry born?
Gaafar Nimeiry was born in Omdurman[2].
Where did Gaafar Nimeiry die?
Gaafar Nimeiry died in Khartoum[4].
What did Gaafar Nimeiry do for work?
Gaafar Nimeiry worked as a politician[5].
Where did Gaafar Nimeiry go to school?
Gaafar Nimeiry was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11] and المقاومة الشعبية السودانية[12].
What awards did Gaafar Nimeiry receive?
Honors received include Grand Star of People's Friendship[13].