Muhammad Yunus
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Summary
Muhammad Yunus was born on June 28, 1940[1], in Shikarpur Union[2]. He has worked as an economist[3], entrepreneur[4], university teacher[5], and banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,862 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Afrozi Yunus[8]
- Child: Monica Yunus[9]
- Country of citizenship: Bangladesh[10]
- Native language: Bangla[11]
- Field of work: economist[12], entrepreneur[13], university teacher[14], banker[15]
- Position held: Chief Adviser of Bangladesh[16]
- Employer: University of Dhaka[17], Middle Tennessee State University[18]
- Educated at: Vanderbilt University[19], University of Dhaka[20], University of Colorado[21], Chittagong College[22], Chattogram Collegiate School[23]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[24], Independence Award in Rural Development[25], Ramon Magsaysay Award[26], Empowering award[27], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[28], Princess of Asturias Award for Concord[29], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[30], World Food Prize[31], Volvo Environment Prize[32], The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal[33], Fulbright Scholarship[34], honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[35], Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[36], International Simón Bolívar Prize[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Commons category: Muhammad Yunus[39]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Economics[40], Doctor of Laws[41]
Why It Matters
Muhammad Yunus has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Muhammad Yunus born?
Muhammad Yunus's place of birth was Shikarpur Union[2].
Who was Muhammad Yunus married to?
Muhammad Yunus's spouses include Afrozi Yunus[8].
What did Muhammad Yunus do for work?
Muhammad Yunus worked as an economist[3], entrepreneur[4], university teacher[5], and banker[6].
Where did Muhammad Yunus go to school?
Muhammad Yunus was educated at Vanderbilt University[19], University of Dhaka[20], University of Colorado[21], and Chittagong College[22].
What awards did Muhammad Yunus receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[24], Independence Award in Rural Development[25], Ramon Magsaysay Award[26], and Empowering award[27].