Julius Nyerere

Summary

Julius Nyerere is a human^[1]. Born in Butiama^[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1922^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on October 14, 1999^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], politician^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], and educator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,511 views/month, #6,473 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Julius Nyerere was born in Butiama^[2].
• Julius Nyerere passed away in London^[4].
• Julius Nyerere was born on April 13, 1922^[3].
• Julius Nyerere died on October 14, 1999^[5].
• Julius Nyerere is buried at Butiama^[12].
• Burial took place at Mara Region^[13].
• Among Julius Nyerere's spouses was Maria Nyerere^[14].
• A child of Julius Nyerere was Rosemary Nyerere^[15].
• Julius Nyerere held citizenship in Tanzania^[16].
• Julius Nyerere's professions included linguist^[6].
• Julius Nyerere worked as a politician^[7].
• Julius Nyerere's professions included translator^[8].
• Julius Nyerere's professions included writer^[9].
• Julius Nyerere worked as an educator^[10].
• Julius Nyerere worked as a teacher^[17].
• Julius Nyerere held the position of President of Tanzania^[18].
• Julius Nyerere held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[19].
• Julius Nyerere held the position of Prime Minister of Tanganyika^[20].
• Julius Nyerere held the position of President of Tanganyika^[21].
• Julius Nyerere held the position of Prime Minister of Tanganyika^[22].
• Julius Nyerere was educated at Makerere University^[23].
• Julius Nyerere's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[24].
• Julius Nyerere was educated at University of Fort Hare^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Julius Nyerere is Arusha Declaration^[26].
• Julius Nyerere received the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[27].

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Origins and Family

Julius Nyerere was born in Butiama^[2]. He was born on April 13, 1922^[3].

Education

Educated at Makerere University^[23], a public university^[28], in Uganda^[29], founded in 1922^[30]; University of Edinburgh^[24], a public university^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1583^[33], headquartered in Edinburgh^[34]; and University of Fort Hare^[25], a public university^[35], in South Africa^[36], founded in 1916^[37], headquartered in Alice^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], politician^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], educator^[10], and teacher^[17]. Positions held include President of Tanzania^[18], a public office^[39], in Tanzania^[40], founded in 1964^[41]; chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[19]; Prime Minister of Tanganyika^[20]; and President of Tanganyika^[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Julius Nyerere is Arusha Declaration^[26]. Things named for him include Pundamilia nyererei^[42], a taxon^[43]; Julius Nyerere International Airport^[44], an international airport^[45], in Tanzania^[46]; Mwalimu Nyerere University^[47], a university^[48], in Tanzania^[49], founded in 2007^[50]; and nyerereite^[51], a mineral species^[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[27], an award^[53], in India^[54], founded in 1965^[55]; Order of José Martí^[56], an order^[57], in Cuba^[58], founded in 1972^[59]; Nansen Refugee Award^[60], an award^[61], founded in 1954^[62]; Lenin Peace Prize^[63], an award^[64], in Soviet Union^[65], founded in 1949^[66]; Gandhi Peace Prize^[67], an award^[68], in India^[69], founded in 1995^[70]; and International Simón Bolívar Prize^[71], an award^[72].

Personal Life

Among Julius Nyerere's spouses was Maria Nyerere^[14]. A child of him was Rosemary Nyerere^[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism^[73]. Political affiliations include Tanganyika African National Union^[74], a political party^[75], in Tanzania^[76], founded in 1954^[77], headquartered in Dar es Salaam^[78] and Party of the Revolution^[79], a political party^[80], in Tanzania^[81], founded in 1977^[82], headquartered in Dodoma^[83].

Death and Burial

Julius Nyerere died on October 14, 1999^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. The cause of death was leukemia^[84]. Recorded place of burial include Butiama^[12] and Mara Region^[13].

Why It Matters

Julius Nyerere ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,511 views/month, #6,473 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[85] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Achille Mbembe^[87], a philosopher^[88], b. 1957^[89], of Cameroon^[90], awarded the Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa^[91], specialised in philosophy^[92].

Works attributed to him include Arusha Declaration^[93], a political statement^[94], in Tanzania^[95]. Entities named for him include Pundamilia nyererei^[42], a taxon^[43]; Julius Nyerere International Airport^[44], an international airport^[45], in Tanzania^[46]; Mwalimu Nyerere University^[47], a university^[48], in Tanzania^[49], founded in 2007^[50]; and nyerereite^[51], a mineral species^[52].

FAQs

Where was Julius Nyerere born?

Julius Nyerere was born in Butiama^[2].

Where did Julius Nyerere die?

Julius Nyerere died in London^[4].

Who was Julius Nyerere married to?

Julius Nyerere's spouses include Maria Nyerere^[14].

What did Julius Nyerere do for work?

Julius Nyerere worked as linguist^[6], politician^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], and educator^[10].

Where did Julius Nyerere go to school?

Julius Nyerere was educated at Makerere University^[23], University of Edinburgh^[24], and University of Fort Hare^[25].

What awards did Julius Nyerere receive?

Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[27], Order of José Martí^[56], Nansen Refugee Award^[60], and Lenin Peace Prize^[63].

Who did Julius Nyerere influence?

Julius Nyerere has been cited as an influence by Achille Mbembe^[87].