Kim Dae-jung
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Summary
Kim Dae-jung was born on January 6, 1924[1], in Hauido[2]. He died on August 18, 2009[3], in Severance Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,201 views/month, #6,388 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Seoul National Cemetery[8]
- Father: Kim Won Sik[9]
- Spouse: Cha Yong-ae[10], Lee Hui-ho[11]
- Child: Kim Hong-gul[12], Kim Hong-il[13], Kim Hong-eop[14]
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[15]
- Position held: President of South Korea[16], Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[17], president[18]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[19]
- Educated at: Ha-ui Elementary School[20], Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School[21]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Rafto Prize[25], Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights[26], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[27], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[29], Silver Olympic Order[30], honorary doctor of the University of Portland[31], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[32], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[33], Order of the Bath[34], Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: Gimhae Kim clan[38]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[39]
- Part of: 三金[40]
- Commons category: Kim Dae-jung[41]
- Military, police or special rank: sub-lieutenant[42]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[43], heart failure[44]
- Academic degree: Doktor Nauk in Political Science[45]
- Family name: Kim[46]
- Given name: Dae-jung[47]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[48], kidnapping of Kim Dae-jung[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kim Dae-jung[50]
Why It Matters
Kim Dae-jung has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Kim Dae-jung born?
Kim Dae-jung was born in Hauido[2].
Where did Kim Dae-jung die?
Kim Dae-jung died in Severance Hospital[4].
Who were Kim Dae-jung's parents?
Kim Dae-jung's father was Kim Won Sik[9].
Who was Kim Dae-jung married to?
Kim Dae-jung's spouses include Cha Yong-ae[10] and Lee Hui-ho[11].
What did Kim Dae-jung do for work?
Kim Dae-jung worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6].
Where did Kim Dae-jung go to school?
Kim Dae-jung was educated at Ha-ui Elementary School[20] and Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School[21].
What awards did Kim Dae-jung receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], and Rafto Prize[25].