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 ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,763 of 1,000,298).^[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].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: ZM^[29]

• Began / founded: 1924-04-28^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2021-06-17^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 0dead3d9-1962-4309-8140-49d8b4bf6632^[32]

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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^[33], in Zambia^[34] and Rusangu University^[27], a university^[35], in Zambia^[36], founded in 2002^[37].

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^[38], in Zambia^[39], founded in 1964^[40]; chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[21]; Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement^[23]; Prime Minister of Zambia^[24], a position^[41], in Zambia^[42], founded in 1973^[43]; Member of the National Assembly of Zambia^[25]; and Defence Minister^[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[45], an award^[46], in India^[47], founded in 1965^[48]; Order of José Martí^[49], an order^[50], in Cuba^[51], founded in 1972^[52]; Order of Agostinho Neto^[53], an order^[54], in Angola^[55], founded in 1990^[56]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry^[57], a grand cross^[58], in Portugal^[59]; Order of the Eagle of Zambia^[60], an order^[61], in Zambia^[62], founded in 1965^[63]; and Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class^[64].

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^[65]. He was affiliated with the United National Independence Party^[66].

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^[67]. He is buried at Embassy Park^[12].

Why It Matters

Kenneth Kaunda ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,763 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[68] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[69]

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^[45], Order of José Martí^[49], Order of Agostinho Neto^[53], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry^[57].