Norbert Zongo

editor of l'Independent in Burkina Faso
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Norbert Zongo

Summary

Norbert Zongo is a human[1]. He was born in Koudougou[2]. He was born on July 31, 1949[3]. He died in Sapouy[4]. He died on December 13, 1998[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Koudougou[2], Norbert Zongo…
  • Norbert Zongo passed away in Sapouy[4].
  • Norbert Zongo was born on July 31, 1949[3].
  • Norbert Zongo died on December 13, 1998[5].
  • Norbert Zongo held citizenship in Burkina Faso[9].
  • Norbert Zongo's professions included journalist[6].
  • Norbert Zongo worked as a writer[7].
  • Norbert Zongo is recorded as male[10].
  • Norbert Zongo's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Norbert Zongo's Commons category is recorded as Norbert Zongo[12].
  • Norbert Zongo's family name is recorded as Zongo[13].
  • Norbert Zongo's given name is recorded as Norbert[14].
  • Norbert Zongo's pseudonym is recorded as Henri Sébgo[15].
  • Norbert Zongo's manner of death is recorded as homicide[16].
  • Norbert Zongo's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[17].
  • Norbert Zongo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].

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Origins and Family

Norbert Zongo's place of birth was Koudougou[2]. He was born on July 31, 1949[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Norbert Zongo died on December 13, 1998[5]. He died in Sapouy[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Norbert Zongo include Université Norbert Zongo[19], a university[20], in Burkina Faso[21], founded in 2005[22].

Why It Matters

Norbert Zongo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

Entities named for him include Université Norbert Zongo[19], a university[20], in Burkina Faso[21], founded in 2005[22].

FAQs

Where was Norbert Zongo born?

Norbert Zongo's place of birth was Koudougou[2].

Where did Norbert Zongo die?

Norbert Zongo died in Sapouy[4].

What did Norbert Zongo do for work?

Norbert Zongo worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . amnesty.org. Retrieved . amnesty.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . 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. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Norbert
    Family name Zongo
    Country of citizenship Burkina Faso
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