Roh Tae-woo
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Summary
Roh Tae-woo was born on December 4, 1932[1], in Daegu[2]. He died on October 26, 2021[3], in Seoul National University Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,422 views/month, #6,715 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Donghwa Gyeongmo Park[8]
- Spouse: Kim Ok-sook[9]
- Child: Roh Soh-yeong[10], Ro Jae-Hun[11]
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[12]
- Position held: President of South Korea[13], Minister of the Interior and Safety of South Korea[14], Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism[15], Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[16]
- Educated at: Korea Military Academy[17], Kyeongbuk High School[18]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[20], Order of the Crown of the Realm[21]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Democratic Justice Party[24]
- Military branch: Republic of Korea Army[25]
- Commons category: Roh Tae-woo[26]
- Military, police or special rank: general[27]
- Cause of death: asthma[28]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[29], Korean War[30]
- Family name: Noh[31]
- Given name: Tae-u[32]
- Significant event: Panama Papers[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Roh Tae-woo[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Convicted of: political corruption[36], treason[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[38]
- Name in native language: 노태우[39]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: No T'aeu[40]
- Revised Romanization: No Tae-u[41]
Why It Matters
Roh Tae-woo has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include June 29 Declaration[44], an oration[45].
FAQs
Where was Roh Tae-woo born?
Roh Tae-woo was born in Daegu[2].
Where did Roh Tae-woo die?
Roh Tae-woo passed away in Seoul National University Hospital[4].
Who was Roh Tae-woo married to?
Roh Tae-woo's spouses include Kim Ok-sook[9].
What did Roh Tae-woo do for work?
Roh Tae-woo worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Roh Tae-woo go to school?
Roh Tae-woo was educated at Korea Military Academy[17] and Kyeongbuk High School[18].
What awards did Roh Tae-woo receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[20], and Order of the Crown of the Realm[21].