João Bernardo Vieira
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Summary
João Bernardo Vieira was born on April 27, 1939[1], in Bissau[2]. He died on March 2, 2009[3], in Bissau[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,010 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fortaleza de São José da Amura[8]
- Country of citizenship: Guinea-Bissau[9]
- Native language: Portuguese[10]
- Ethnic group: Papel people[11]
- Position held: President of Guinea-Bissau[12], Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau[13], Member of the National People's Assembly of Guinea-Bissau[14], Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau[15]
- Award received: Order of José Martí[16], Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17], Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[18], Order of the National Flag[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde[22], independent politician[23]
- Military branch: Revolutionary Armed Forces of the People[24], army[25]
- Commons category: João Bernardo Vieira[26]
- Military, police or special rank: general[27]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[28], deliberate murder[29]
- Participated in conflict: Bissau-Guinean Civil War[30], Guinea-Bissau War of Independence[31]
- Family name: Vieira[32]
- Given name: João[33]
- Manner of death: homicide[34]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[35], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[37]
- Name in native language: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira[38]
- Number of children: 18[39]
- Significant person: Batista Tagme Na Waie[40]
- Candidacy in election: 2005 Guinea-Bissau presidential election[41]
Why It Matters
João Bernardo Vieira has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was João Bernardo Vieira born?
João Bernardo Vieira was born in Bissau[2].
Where did João Bernardo Vieira die?
João Bernardo Vieira passed away in Bissau[4].
What did João Bernardo Vieira do for work?
João Bernardo Vieira worked as a politician[5] and minister[6].
What awards did João Bernardo Vieira receive?
Honors received include Order of José Martí[16], Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17], Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[18], and Order of the National Flag[19].