Jack Mapanje
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Summary
Jack Mapanje was born on March 25, 1944[1], in Mangochi District[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], poet[4], linguist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Malawi[8]
- Field of work: literature[9], linguistics[10], higher education institution[11]
- Employer: Newcastle University[12], University of Malawi[13]
- Educated at: University of London[14]
- Award received: PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Given name: Jack[17]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[18]
- Official website: http://www.jackmapanje.com/[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Chewa[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[23]
- Writing language: Chewa[24]
- P14541: tK7Df[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jack Mapanje include 56038 Jackmapanje[26], an asteroid[27].
Why It Matters
Jack Mapanje has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include 56038 Jackmapanje[26], an asteroid[27].
FAQs
Where was Jack Mapanje born?
Jack Mapanje was born in Mangochi District[2].
What did Jack Mapanje do for work?
Jack Mapanje worked as a writer[3], poet[4], linguist[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Jack Mapanje go to school?
Jack Mapanje was educated at University of London[14].
What awards did Jack Mapanje receive?
Honors received include PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[15].