Kenneth Kaunda
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Summary
Kenneth Kaunda was born on April 28, 1924[1], in Chinsali[2]. He died on June 17, 2021[3], in Lusaka[4]. He worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], freedom fighter[7], and head of government[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,537 views/month, #6,763 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1924[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 2021[11]
- Place of burial: Embassy Park[12]
- Father: David Julizya Kaunda[13]
- Mother: Helen Nyirenda Kaunda[14]
- Spouse: Betty Kaunda[15]
- Child: Tilyenji Kaunda[16]
- Country of citizenship: Zambia[17], United Kingdom[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Field of work: politics[20]
- Position held: President of Zambia[21], chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[22], Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[23], Prime Minister of Zambia[24], Member of the National Assembly of Zambia[25], Defence Minister[26], president[27]
- Educated at: Munali Secondary School[28], Rusangu University[29]
- Award received: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[30], Order of José Martí[31], Order of Agostinho Neto[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[33], Order of the Eagle of Zambia[34], Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class[35], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[36], Order of Prince Henry[37], Order of the Yugoslav Star[38]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: United National Independence Party[41]
- Commons category: Kenneth Kaunda[42]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[43]
- Family name: Kaunda[44]
- Given name: Kenneth[45], David[46]
- Work location: Mufulira[47], Lusaka[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
Why It Matters
Kenneth Kaunda has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
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 a politician[5], teacher[6], freedom fighter[7], and head of government[8].
Where did Kenneth Kaunda go to school?
Kenneth Kaunda was educated at Munali Secondary School[28] and Rusangu University[29].
What awards did Kenneth Kaunda receive?
Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[30], Order of José Martí[31], Order of Agostinho Neto[32], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[33].