Julius Nyerere
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Summary
Julius Nyerere was born on April 13, 1922[1], in Butiama[2]. He died on October 14, 1999[3], in London[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], politician[6], translator[7], writer[8], and educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,448 views/month, #6,473 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Butiama[11], Mara Region[12]
- Spouse: Maria Nyerere[13]
- Child: Rosemary Nyerere[14]
- Country of citizenship: Tanzania[15]
- Occupation: teacher[16]
- Position held: President of Tanzania[17], chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[18], Prime Minister of Tanganyika[19], President of Tanganyika[20], president[21]
- Educated at: Makerere University[22], University of Edinburgh[23], University of Fort Hare[24]
- Notable work: Arusha Declaration[25]
- Award received: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[26], Order of José Martí[27], Nansen Refugee Award[28], Lenin Peace Prize[29], Gandhi Peace Prize[30], International Simón Bolívar Prize[31], Royal Order of the Seraphim[32], Order of the Elephant[33], Order of Jamaica[34], Order of the Welwitschia[35], Order of Agostinho Neto[36], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[37], Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle[38], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Member of political party: Tanganyika African National Union[42], Party of the Revolution[43]
- Movement: Ujamaa[44]
- Commons category: Julius Nyerere[45]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[46]
- Cause of death: leukemia[47]
- Participated in conflict: Uganda–Tanzania War[48]
- Family name: Nyerere[49]
- Given name: Julius[50]
- Feast day: October 14[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Julius Nyerere[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Julius Nyerere include Julius Nyerere International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Tanzania[55]; Pundamilia nyererei[56], a taxon[57]; nyerereite[58], a mineral species[59]; and Mwalimu Nyerere University[60], a university[61], in Tanzania[62], founded in 2007[63].
Why It Matters
Julius Nyerere has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Achille Mbembe[66], a philosopher[67], b. 1957[68], of Cameroon[69], awarded the Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa[70], specialised in philosophy[71].
Works attributed to him include Arusha Declaration[72], a political statement[73], in Tanzania[74]. Entities named for him include Julius Nyerere International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Tanzania[55]; Pundamilia nyererei[56], a taxon[57]; nyerereite[58], a mineral species[59]; and Mwalimu Nyerere University[60], a university[61], in Tanzania[62], founded in 2007[63].
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[13].
What did Julius Nyerere do for work?
Julius Nyerere worked as a linguist[5], politician[6], translator[7], writer[8], and educator[9].
Where did Julius Nyerere go to school?
Julius Nyerere was educated at Makerere University[22], University of Edinburgh[23], and University of Fort Hare[24].
What awards did Julius Nyerere receive?
Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[26], Order of José Martí[27], Nansen Refugee Award[28], and Lenin Peace Prize[29].
Who did Julius Nyerere influence?
Julius Nyerere has been cited as an influence by Achille Mbembe[66].