Lina Ben Mhenni

Tunisian Internet activist and blogger (1983–2020)
Person human Q468864
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Lina Ben Mhenni

Summary

Lina Ben Mhenni is a human[1]. She was born in Tunis[2]. She was born on May 22, 1983[3]. She died in Tunis[4]. She died on January 27, 2020[5]. She worked as a blogger[6], Internet activist[7], journalist[8], racewalker[9], and political activist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lina Ben Mhenni's place of birth was Tunis[2].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni passed away in Tunis[4].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni was born on May 22, 1983[3].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni died on January 27, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[12].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's father was Sadok Ben Mhenni[13].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni held citizenship in Tunisia[14].
  • Arabic was Lina Ben Mhenni's native language[15].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's professions included blogger[6].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's professions included Internet activist[7].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's professions included journalist[8].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni worked as a racewalker[9].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's professions included political activist[10].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's professions included linguist[16].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni was employed by Tufts University[17].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni was employed by Tunis University[18].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni received the Seán MacBride Peace Prize[19].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni is recorded as female[20].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's Commons category is recorded as Lina Ben Mhenni[22].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[23].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's sport is recorded as athletics[24].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's given name is recorded as Lina[25].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's work location is recorded as Tunis[26].
  • Lina Ben Mhenni's medical condition is recorded as systemic lupus erythematosus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tunis[2], Lina Ben Mhenni… she was born on May 22, 1983[3]. Her father was Sadok Ben Mhenni[13]. Arabic was her native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include blogger[6], Internet activist[7], journalist[8], racewalker[9], political activist[10], and linguist[16]. Employers include Tufts University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1852[30] and Tunis University[18], a university[31], in Tunisia[32], founded in 1960[33].

Recognition

Lina Ben Mhenni received the Seán MacBride Peace Prize[19].

Death and Burial

Lina Ben Mhenni died on January 27, 2020[5]. She died in Tunis[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[23]. Burial took place at Jellaz cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Lina Ben Mhenni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Lina Ben Mhenni born?

Lina Ben Mhenni's place of birth was Tunis[2].

Where did Lina Ben Mhenni die?

Lina Ben Mhenni died in Tunis[4].

Who were Lina Ben Mhenni's parents?

Lina Ben Mhenni's father was Sadok Ben Mhenni[13].

What did Lina Ben Mhenni do for work?

Lina Ben Mhenni worked as blogger[6], Internet activist[7], journalist[8], racewalker[9], and political activist[10].

What awards did Lina Ben Mhenni receive?

Honors received include Seán MacBride Peace Prize[19].

References

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Moumou82 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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