Malangatana Ngwenya

Mozambican artist (1936-2011)
Person human Q384560
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Malangatana Ngwenya

Summary

Malangatana Ngwenya is a human[1]. Born in Marracuene District[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1936[3]. He died in Matosinhos[4]. He died on January 5, 2011[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], poet[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Malangatana Ngwenya's place of birth was Marracuene District[2].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya died in Matosinhos[4].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya was born on June 6, 1936[3].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya died on January 5, 2011[5].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya held citizenship in Mozambique[11].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's professions included painter[6].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's professions included poet[8].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya worked as a politician[9].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya received the Prince Claus Award[13].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya received the UNESCO Artist for Peace[14].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya received the Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[15].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya received the Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class[16].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya was influenced by Bertina Lopes[17].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya is recorded as male[18].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's Commons category is recorded as Malangatana Ngwenya[20].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's family name is recorded as Ngwenya[21].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[22].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's described by source is recorded as St. James Guide to Black Artists[23].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[24].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ronga[25].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'pt', 'text': 'Malangatana Valente Ngwenya'}[26].
  • Malangatana Ngwenya's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'pt', 'text': 'Malangatana Valente Ngwenya'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Malangatana Ngwenya was born in Marracuene District[2]. He was born on June 6, 1936[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], poet[8], and politician[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Prince Claus Award[13], an award[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1996[30]; UNESCO Artist for Peace[14], a title of authority[31]; Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[15], a grade of an order[32], in Portugal[33]; and Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class[16].

Death and Burial

Malangatana Ngwenya died on January 5, 2011[5]. He died in Matosinhos[4].

Why It Matters

Malangatana Ngwenya ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Malangatana Ngwenya born?

Malangatana Ngwenya's place of birth was Marracuene District[2].

Where did Malangatana Ngwenya die?

Malangatana Ngwenya passed away in Matosinhos[4].

What did Malangatana Ngwenya do for work?

Malangatana Ngwenya worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], poet[8], and politician[9].

What awards did Malangatana Ngwenya receive?

Honors received include Prince Claus Award[13], UNESCO Artist for Peace[14], Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[15], and Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Boletim da República. Retrieved . rtp.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . St. James Guide to Black Artists. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . monstersandcritics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . link.gale.com. link.gale.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

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