Idriss Déby
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Summary
Idriss Déby was born on June 18, 1952[1], in Fada[2]. He died on April 20, 2021[3], in N'Djamena[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,040 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Amdjarass[8]
- Spouse: Hinda Deby Itno[9]
- Child: Brahim Déby[10], Mahamat Déby[11], Amina Idriss Déby[12], Daoussa Idriss Déby[13]
- Country of citizenship: Chad[14]
- Native language: Arabic[15], Zaghawa[16]
- Ethnic group: Zaghawa people[17]
- Position held: Chairperson of the African Union[18], President of Chad[19]
- Educated at: Institut aéronautique et école de pilotage Amaury de la Grange[20]
- Award received: National Order of Chad[21], Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[22], Order of recognition[23], Ordre international des Palmes académiques du CAMES[24]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Patriotic Salvation Movement[27]
- Military branch: Chadian ground forces[28]
- Commons category: Idriss Déby[29]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[30]
- Cause of death: shot to the head[31]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of N'Djamena[32], Chad–Sudan Conflict[33], Northern Chad offensive[34]
- Given name: Idriss[35]
- Manner of death: death in battle[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[37], SourceWatch List of Dictators[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39], Arabic[40], Zaghawa[41]
- Name in native language: إدريس ديبي إتنو[42]
- Sibling: Saleh Deby Itno[43]
- Candidacy in election: 2011 Chadian presidential election[44], 2016 Chadian presidential election[45], 2006 Chadian presidential election[46]
Why It Matters
Idriss Déby has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Idriss Déby born?
Idriss Déby was born in Fada[2].
Where did Idriss Déby die?
Idriss Déby passed away in N'Djamena[4].
Who was Idriss Déby married to?
Idriss Déby's spouses include Hinda Deby Itno[9].
What did Idriss Déby do for work?
Idriss Déby worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Idriss Déby go to school?
Idriss Déby was educated at Institut aéronautique et école de pilotage Amaury de la Grange[20].
What awards did Idriss Déby receive?
Honors received include National Order of Chad[21], Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[22], Order of recognition[23], and Ordre international des Palmes académiques du CAMES[24].