Kenneth Kaunda

Summary

Kenneth Kaunda is a human^[1]. Born in Chinsali^[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1924^[3]. He passed away in Lusaka^[4]. He died on June 17, 2021^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], teacher^[7], and freedom fighter^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Chinsali^[2], Kenneth Kaunda…
• Kenneth Kaunda passed away in Lusaka^[4].
• Kenneth Kaunda was born on April 28, 1924^[3].
• Kenneth Kaunda was born on January 1, 1924^[10].
• Kenneth Kaunda died on June 17, 2021^[5].
• Kenneth Kaunda died on January 1, 2021^[11].
• Burial took place at Embassy Park^[12].
• Kenneth Kaunda's father was David Julizya Kaunda^[13].
• Kenneth Kaunda's mother was Helen Nyirenda Kaunda^[14].
• Kenneth Kaunda was married to Betty Kaunda^[15].
• A child of Kenneth Kaunda was Tilyenji Kaunda^[16].
• Kenneth Kaunda held citizenship in Zambia^[17].
• English was Kenneth Kaunda's native language^[18].
• Kenneth Kaunda's professions included politician^[6].
• Kenneth Kaunda's professions included teacher^[7].
• Kenneth Kaunda's professions included freedom fighter^[8].
• Kenneth Kaunda's field of work was politics^[19].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of President of Zambia^[20].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[21].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[22].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement^[23].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of Prime Minister of Zambia^[24].
• Kenneth Kaunda held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Zambia^[25].
• Kenneth Kaunda's education included a stint at Munali Secondary School^[26].
• Kenneth Kaunda was educated at Rusangu University^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chinsali^[2], Kenneth Kaunda… Recorded date of birth include April 28, 1924^[3] and January 1, 1924^[10]. His father was David Julizya Kaunda^[13]. His mother was Helen Nyirenda Kaunda^[14]. English was his native language^[18].

Education

Educated at Munali Secondary School^[26], a special education school^[28], in Zambia^[29] and Rusangu University^[27], a university^[30], in Zambia^[31], founded in 2002^[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], teacher^[7], and freedom fighter^[8]. Kenneth Kaunda's field of work was politics^[19]. Positions held include President of Zambia^[20], a public office^[33], in Zambia^[34], founded in 1964^[35]; chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[21]; Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement^[23]; Prime Minister of Zambia^[24], a position^[36], in Zambia^[37], founded in 1973^[38]; Member of the National Assembly of Zambia^[25]; and Defence Minister^[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[40], an award^[41], in India^[42], founded in 1965^[43]; Order of José Martí^[44], an order^[45], in Cuba^[46], founded in 1972^[47]; Order of Agostinho Neto^[48], an order^[49], in Angola^[50], founded in 1990^[51]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry^[52], a grand cross^[53], in Portugal^[54]; Order of the Eagle of Zambia^[55], an order^[56], in Zambia^[57], founded in 1965^[58]; and Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class^[59].

Personal Life

Among Kenneth Kaunda's spouses was Betty Kaunda^[15]. A child of him was Tilyenji Kaunda^[16]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism^[60]. He was affiliated with the United National Independence Party^[61].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 17, 2021^[5] and January 1, 2021^[11]. Kenneth Kaunda passed away in Lusaka^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[62]. He is buried at Embassy Park^[12].

Why It Matters

Kenneth Kaunda has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

FAQs

Where was Kenneth Kaunda born?

Kenneth Kaunda's place of birth was Chinsali^[2].

Where did Kenneth Kaunda die?

Kenneth Kaunda passed away in Lusaka^[4].

Who were Kenneth Kaunda's parents?

Kenneth Kaunda's father was David Julizya Kaunda^[13]. Kenneth Kaunda's mother was Helen Nyirenda Kaunda^[14].

Who was Kenneth Kaunda married to?

Kenneth Kaunda's spouses include Betty Kaunda^[15].

What did Kenneth Kaunda do for work?

Kenneth Kaunda worked as politician^[6], teacher^[7], and freedom fighter^[8].

Where did Kenneth Kaunda go to school?

Kenneth Kaunda was educated at Munali Secondary School^[26] and Rusangu University^[27].

What awards did Kenneth Kaunda receive?

Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[40], Order of José Martí^[44], Order of Agostinho Neto^[48], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry^[52].