Philémon Yang

Cameroonian politician, former Prime minister of Cameroon
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Philémon Yang

Summary

Philémon Yang is a human[1]. Born in British Cameroons[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1947[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philémon Yang's place of birth was British Cameroons[2].
  • Philémon Yang was born on June 14, 1947[3].
  • Philémon Yang held citizenship in Cameroon[8].
  • Philémon Yang worked as a politician[4].
  • Philémon Yang worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Philémon Yang worked as a minister[6].
  • Philémon Yang held the position of ambassador[9].
  • Philémon Yang held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly[10].
  • Philémon Yang's education included a stint at University of Yaoundé[11].
  • Philémon Yang received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[12].
  • Philémon Yang is recorded as male[13].
  • Philémon Yang's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Philémon Yang was affiliated with the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement[15].
  • Philémon Yang's Commons category is recorded as Philémon Yang[16].
  • Philémon Yang's family name is recorded as Yang[17].
  • Philémon Yang's given name is recorded as Philémon[18].
  • Philémon Yang's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'Philémon Yunji Yang'}[19].
  • Philémon Yang's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Philémon Yang'}[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Philémon Yang's place of birth was British Cameroons[2]. He was born on June 14, 1947[3].

Education

Philémon Yang was educated at University of Yaoundé[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], and minister[6]. Positions held include ambassador[9], a diplomatic rank[21] and President of the United Nations General Assembly[10], a position[22], founded in 1946[23].

Recognition

Philémon Yang received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[12].

Personal Life

Philémon Yang was affiliated with the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement[15].

Why It Matters

Philémon Yang ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Philémon Yang born?

Philémon Yang's place of birth was British Cameroons[2].

What did Philémon Yang do for work?

Philémon Yang worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], and minister[6].

Where did Philémon Yang go to school?

Philémon Yang was educated at University of Yaoundé[11].

What awards did Philémon Yang receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . al24news.com. Retrieved . al24news.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
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