Mangosuthu Buthelezi

South African politician (1928-2023)
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Summary

Mangosuthu Buthelezi is a human[1]. Born in Mahlabathini[2], he… he was born on +1928-08-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ulundi[4]. He died on +2023-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born in Mahlabathini[2].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi passed away in Ulundi[4].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born on +1928-08-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born on +1928-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi died on +2023-09-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's mother was Magogo kaDinuzulu[10].
  • A child of Mangosuthu Buthelezi was Sbuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi[11].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi held citizenship in South Africa[12].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's professions included politician[6].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's professions included minister[7].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi held the position of Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa[13].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi held the position of list of chief ministers of KwaZulu[14].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi held the position of member of the National Assembly of South Africa[15].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi held the position of member of the National Assembly of South Africa[16].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's education included a stint at University of Fort Hare[17].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's education included a stint at University of Natal[18].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi was educated at Adams College[19].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi received the honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[20].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's image is recorded as Mangosuthu Buthelezi (1983).jpg[22].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi is recorded as male[23].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's family is recorded as Zulu royal family[25].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi was affiliated with the Inkatha Freedom Party[26].
  • Mangosuthu Buthelezi's ISNI is recorded as 0000000385980492[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mahlabathini[2], Mangosuthu Buthelezi… Recorded date of birth include +1928-08-27T00:00:00Z[3] and +1928-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. His mother was Magogo kaDinuzulu[10].

Education

Educated at University of Fort Hare[17], a public university[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1916[30], headquartered in Alice[31]; University of Natal[18], a university[32], in South Africa[33], founded in 1910[34], headquartered in Durban[35]; and Adams College[19], a school[36], in South Africa[37], founded in 1853[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and minister[7]. Positions held include Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa[13], a public office[39], in South Africa[40], founded in 1910[41]; list of chief ministers of KwaZulu[14]; and member of the National Assembly of South Africa[15].

Recognition

Mangosuthu Buthelezi received the honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[20].

Personal Life

A child of Mangosuthu Buthelezi was Sbuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21]. He was affiliated with the Inkatha Freedom Party[26].

Death and Burial

Mangosuthu Buthelezi died on +2023-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ulundi[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mangosuthu Buthelezi include Mangosuthu University of Technology[42], a university[43], in South Africa[44], founded in 1979[45].

Why It Matters

Mangosuthu Buthelezi ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Mangosuthu University of Technology[42], a university[43], in South Africa[44], founded in 1979[45].

FAQs

Where was Mangosuthu Buthelezi born?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was born in Mahlabathini[2].

Where did Mangosuthu Buthelezi die?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi died in Ulundi[4].

Who were Mangosuthu Buthelezi's parents?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi's mother was Magogo kaDinuzulu[10].

What did Mangosuthu Buthelezi do for work?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi worked as politician[6] and minister[7].

Where did Mangosuthu Buthelezi go to school?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was educated at University of Fort Hare[17], University of Natal[18], and Adams College[19].

What awards did Mangosuthu Buthelezi receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[20].

References

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  2. [2] . ifp.org.za. Retrieved . ifp.org.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . enca.com. Retrieved . enca.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . parliament.gov.za. Retrieved . parliament.gov.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . pa.org.za. Retrieved . pa.org.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] . parliament.gov.za. Retrieved . parliament.gov.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . mg.co.za. Retrieved . mg.co.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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