Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
soldier and former military head of state of Ghana (1931-1979)
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Summary
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong was born on September 23, 1931[1], in Kumasi[2]. He died on June 16, 1979[3], in Accra[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,169 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Faustina Acheampong[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ghana[9]
- Position held: President of Ghana[10], Minister for Finance and Economic Planning[11], Minister for Defence[12]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Military, police or special rank: general[15], soldier[16]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[17]
- Participated in conflict: Congo Crisis[18]
- Family name: Acheampong[19]
- Given name: Ignatius[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[21], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[22]
- Participant in: 1972 Ghana coup d'état[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Ghana Place Names URL: https://sites.google.com/site/ghanaplacenames/places-in-perspective/birthplaces#h.bpg4wxutvb9b[25]
Why It Matters
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Ignatius Kutu Acheampong born?
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong's place of birth was Kumasi[2].
Where did Ignatius Kutu Acheampong die?
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong died in Accra[4].
Who was Ignatius Kutu Acheampong married to?
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong's spouses include Faustina Acheampong[8].
What did Ignatius Kutu Acheampong do for work?
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].