Modibo Keïta
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Summary
Modibo Keïta was born on June 4, 1915[1], in Bamako[2]. He died on May 16, 1977[3], in Bamako[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and president[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,920 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Kidal[8]
- Spouse: Mariam Travélé[9], Keïta Fatoumata Haïdara[10], Keïta Fatoumata Diallo[11]
- Country of citizenship: Mali[12], France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[15], President of Mali[16], Minister of Foreign Affairs[17]
- Educated at: École normale supérieure William Ponty[18]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Lenin Peace Prize[20], Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali[21], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[22]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Sudanese Union – African Democratic Rally[25]
- Commons category: Modibo Keita[26]
- Family name: Keïta[27]
- Given name: Modibo[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Modibo Keita[29]
- Work location: Paris[30], Bamako[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], Dictionary of African Biography[33], SourceWatch List of Dictators[34], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Name in native language: ߡߏߘߌߓߐ߬ ߞߋߕߊ߬[37]
- P14375: KeitaModibo[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Modibo Keïta include Bamako-Sénou International Airport[39], an international airport[40], in Mali[41].
Why It Matters
Modibo Keïta has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Bamako-Sénou International Airport[39], an international airport[40], in Mali[41].
FAQs
Where was Modibo Keïta born?
Modibo Keïta's place of birth was Bamako[2].
Where did Modibo Keïta die?
Modibo Keïta passed away in Bamako[4].
Who was Modibo Keïta married to?
Modibo Keïta's spouses include Mariam Travélé[9], Keïta Fatoumata Haïdara[10], and Keïta Fatoumata Diallo[11].
What did Modibo Keïta do for work?
Modibo Keïta worked as a politician[5] and president[6].
Where did Modibo Keïta go to school?
Modibo Keïta was educated at École normale supérieure William Ponty[18].
What awards did Modibo Keïta receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Lenin Peace Prize[20], Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali[21], and Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[22].