Isabel dos Santos
Angolan businesswoman (born 1973)
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Summary
Isabel dos Santos was born on April 20, 1973[1], in Baku[2]. She has worked as an entrepreneur[3] and socialite[4]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,645 views/month, #7,014 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: José Eduardo dos Santos[6]
- Mother: Tatiana Kukanova[7]
- Country of citizenship: Angola[8], Russia[9]
- Native language: Angolan Portuguese[10]
- Educated at: King's College London[11]
- Award received: BBC 100 Women[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Commons category: Isabel dos Santos[14]
- Residence: Dubai[15]
- Family name: dos Santos[16]
- Given name: Isabel[17]
- Significant event: Luanda Leaks[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
- Participant in: FII 3rd Edition in Riyadh[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[21], Angolan Portuguese[22]
- Birth name: nelida isabel dossantos[23]
- Different from: Isabel Santos[24]
- Sibling: José Filomeno dos Santos[25], Coréon Dú[26], Welwitschia dos Santos[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[28], BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[29]
- Social media followers: 142,366[30], 105,796[31], 142,188[32], 180,089[33]
Why It Matters
Isabel dos Santos has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Isabel dos Santos born?
Isabel dos Santos's place of birth was Baku[2].
Who were Isabel dos Santos's parents?
Isabel dos Santos's father was José Eduardo dos Santos[6]. Isabel dos Santos's mother was Tatiana Kukanova[7].
What did Isabel dos Santos do for work?
Isabel dos Santos worked as an entrepreneur[3] and socialite[4].
Where did Isabel dos Santos go to school?
Isabel dos Santos was educated at King's College London[11].
What awards did Isabel dos Santos receive?
Honors received include BBC 100 Women[12].