Paul Biya
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Summary
Paul Biya was born on February 13, 1933[1], in Mvomeka’a[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and minister[4]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,193 views/month, #5,500 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Étienne Mvondo Assam[6]
- Spouse: Chantal Biya[7]
- Child: Emmanuel Franck Biya[8], Brenda Biya[9]
- Country of citizenship: Cameroon[10]
- Position held: President of Cameroon[11]
- Educated at: École nationale d'administration[12], Sciences Po[13], University of Paris[14]
- Award received: Order of Valour[15], Order of Merit[16], Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX[17], Order of Merit of Senegal[18], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Order of the Federal Republic[22], Order of the Republic of Serbia[23], Order of the Republic[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Order of Pius IX[27], Order of Ouissam Alaouite[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Cameroon People's Democratic Movement[31]
- Commons category: Paul Biya[32]
- Family name: Biya[33]
- Given name: Paul[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Paul Biya[35]
- Commons gallery: Paul Biya[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[37], SourceWatch List of Dictators[38], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Name in native language: Paul Barthélemy Biya'a bi Mvondo[41]
- Sibling: Benoit Assam Mvondo[42]
Why It Matters
Paul Biya has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Paul Biya born?
Paul Biya was born in Mvomeka’a[2].
Who were Paul Biya's parents?
Paul Biya's father was Étienne Mvondo Assam[6].
Who was Paul Biya married to?
Paul Biya's spouses include Chantal Biya[7].
What did Paul Biya do for work?
Paul Biya worked as a politician[3] and minister[4].
Where did Paul Biya go to school?
Paul Biya was educated at École nationale d'administration[12], Sciences Po[13], and University of Paris[14].
What awards did Paul Biya receive?
Honors received include Order of Valour[15], Order of Merit[16], Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX[17], and Order of Merit of Senegal[18].