Joaquín Balaguer
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Summary
Joaquín Balaguer was born on September 1, 1906[1], in Bisonó[2]. He died on July 14, 2002[3], in Santo Domingo[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,263 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1906[11]
- Country of citizenship: Dominican Republic[12]
- Occupation: politician[13], statesperson[14], ambassador[15]
- Position held: ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Mexico[16], Vice President of the Dominican Republic[17], President of the Dominican Republic[18]
- Educated at: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo[19], University of Paris[20]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[22], Order of Propitious Clouds[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24]
- Member of: Academia Dominicana de la Lengua[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Dominican Party[28]
- Commons category: Joaquín Balaguer[29]
- Cause of death: peptic ulcer disease[30]
- Family name: Balaguer[31]
- Given name: Joaquín Antonio[32]
- Medical condition: blindness[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[35]
- Birth name: Joaquin Antonio Balaguer Ricardo[36]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Ricardo[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[38]
Why It Matters
Joaquín Balaguer has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Joaquín Balaguer born?
Joaquín Balaguer's place of birth was Bisonó[2].
Where did Joaquín Balaguer die?
Joaquín Balaguer died in Santo Domingo[4].
What did Joaquín Balaguer do for work?
Joaquín Balaguer worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9].
Where did Joaquín Balaguer go to school?
Joaquín Balaguer was educated at Autonomous University of Santo Domingo[19] and University of Paris[20].
What awards did Joaquín Balaguer receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[22], Order of Propitious Clouds[23], and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24].