Ken Wiwa

Nigerian-Canadian journalist and author (1968–2016)
Person human Q6388708
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Ken Wiwa

Summary

Ken Wiwa is a human[1]. Born in Lagos[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1968[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 18, 2016[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ken Wiwa's place of birth was Lagos[2].
  • Ken Wiwa died in London[4].
  • Ken Wiwa was born on November 28, 1968[3].
  • Ken Wiwa died on October 18, 2016[5].
  • Ken Wiwa's father was Ken Saro-Wiwa[9].
  • Ken Wiwa held citizenship in Nigeria[10].
  • Ken Wiwa's professions included journalist[6].
  • Ken Wiwa worked as a writer[7].
  • Ken Wiwa was educated at University College London[11].
  • Ken Wiwa was educated at UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Ken Wiwa is In the Shadow of a Saint[13].
  • Ken Wiwa is recorded as male[14].
  • Ken Wiwa's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ken Wiwa's given name is recorded as Ken[16].
  • Ken Wiwa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Ken Wiwa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nigerian Pidgin[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lagos[2], Ken Wiwa… he was born on November 28, 1968[3]. His father was Ken Saro-Wiwa[9].

Education

Educated at University College London[11], a university college[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1826[21], headquartered in UCL Main Building[22] and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies[12], a school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1915[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ken Wiwa is In the Shadow of a Saint[13].

Death and Burial

Ken Wiwa died on October 18, 2016[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Ken Wiwa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Ken Wiwa born?

Born in Lagos[2], Ken Wiwa…

Where did Ken Wiwa die?

Ken Wiwa passed away in London[4].

Who were Ken Wiwa's parents?

Ken Wiwa's father was Ken Saro-Wiwa[9].

What did Ken Wiwa do for work?

Ken Wiwa worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Ken Wiwa go to school?

Ken Wiwa was educated at University College London[11] and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . bbc.com. bbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . trudeaufoundation.ca. trudeaufoundation.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . africa-confidential.com. africa-confidential.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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