Rigoberta Menchú
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Rigoberta Menchú
Summary
Rigoberta Menchú is a human[1]. She was born in Laj Chimel[2]. She was born on January 9, 1959[3]. She worked as a politician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], human rights defender[7], and resistance fighter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,525 views/month, #6,829 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Rigoberta Menchú was born in Laj Chimel[2].
- Rigoberta Menchú was born on January 9, 1959[3].
- Rigoberta Menchú held citizenship in Guatemala[10].
- Rigoberta Menchú is identified as part of the Kʼicheʼ ethnic group[11].
- Rigoberta Menchú's professions included politician[4].
- Rigoberta Menchú worked as a writer[5].
- Rigoberta Menchú worked as an autobiographer[6].
- Rigoberta Menchú worked as a human rights defender[7].
- Rigoberta Menchú's professions included resistance fighter[8].
- Rigoberta Menchú held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[12].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the Nobel Peace Prize[13].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[14].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[15].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[16].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[17].
- Rigoberta Menchú received the honorary doctorate of the Autonomous University of Madrid[18].
- Rigoberta Menchú was a member of Club of Rome[19].
- Rigoberta Menchú was a member of Nobel Women's Initiative[20].
- Rigoberta Menchú is recorded as female[21].
- Rigoberta Menchú's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Rigoberta Menchú was affiliated with the Winaq[23].
- Rigoberta Menchú's Commons category is recorded as Rigoberta Menchú[24].
- Rigoberta Menchú's family name is recorded as Menchu[25].
- Rigoberta Menchú's given name is recorded as Rigoberta[26].
- Rigoberta Menchú's IPA transcription is recorded as riɣoˈβeɾta menˈtʃu[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Laj Chimel[2], Rigoberta Menchú… she was born on January 9, 1959[3]. She is identified as part of the Kʼicheʼ ethnic group[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], human rights defender[7], and resistance fighter[8]. Rigoberta Menchú held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[13], a peace award[28], in Norway[29]; Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[14], an award[30], in Spain[31], founded in 1981[32]; honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[15], an award[33], in Spain[34]; honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[16], an award[35], in Spain[36]; honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[17], an award[37], in Norway[38]; and honorary doctorate of the Autonomous University of Madrid[18], an award[39], in Spain[40].
Personal Life
Rigoberta Menchú was affiliated with the Winaq[23].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Rigoberta Menchú include Rhogeessa menchuae[41], a taxon[42] and 9481 Menchú[43], an asteroid[44].
Why It Matters
Rigoberta Menchú ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,525 views/month, #6,829 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for her include Rhogeessa menchuae[41], a taxon[42] and 9481 Menchú[43], an asteroid[44].
FAQs
Where was Rigoberta Menchú born?
Rigoberta Menchú was born in Laj Chimel[2].
What did Rigoberta Menchú do for work?
Rigoberta Menchú worked as politician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], human rights defender[7], and resistance fighter[8].
What awards did Rigoberta Menchú receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[13], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[14], honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[15], and honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[16].