Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

Nigerian military leader (1924-1966)
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Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
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Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

Summary

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi is a human[1]. He was born in Umuahia[2]. He was born on +1924-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ibadan[4]. He died on +1966-07-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was born in Umuahia[2].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was born in Ibeku West[10].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi died in Ibadan[4].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi died in Lalupon[11].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was born on +1924-03-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi died on +1966-07-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was married to Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi[12].
  • A child of Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi[13].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi held citizenship in Nigeria[14].
  • Igbo was Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's native language[15].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi worked as a politician[6].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi held the position of President of Nigeria[16].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was employed by Nigeria[17].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[18].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's education included a stint at Royal College of Defence Studies[19].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi received the Order of the Federal Republic[21].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi is recorded as male[23].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's noble title is recorded as 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat[25].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was affiliated with the military dictatorship[26].
  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's military branch is recorded as Nigerian Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Umuahia[2], a city[28], in Nigeria[29] and Ibeku West[10]. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was born on +1924-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. Igbo was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Staff College, Camberley[18], a staff college[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1858[32] and Royal College of Defence Studies[19], a staff college[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1927[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Among Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's employers was Nigeria[17]. He held the position of President of Nigeria[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[20], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Order of the Federal Republic[21], an order[38], in Nigeria[39], founded in 1963[40].

Personal Life

Among Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's spouses was Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi[12]. A child of him was Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi[13]. His religion is recorded as Islam[22]. He was affiliated with the military dictatorship[26].

Death and Burial

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi died on +1966-07-29T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Ibadan[4], a city[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 1829[43] and Lalupon[11], a human settlement[44], in Nigeria[45].

Why It Matters

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi born?

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was born in Umuahia[2].

Where did Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi die?

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi passed away in Ibadan[4].

Who was Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi married to?

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's spouses include Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi[12].

What did Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi do for work?

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi go to school?

Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was educated at Staff College, Camberley[18] and Royal College of Defence Studies[19].

What awards did Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Order of the Federal Republic[21].

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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