Sam Nujoma
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Sam Nujoma
Summary
Sam Nujoma is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ongandjera[2]. He was born on May 12, 1929[3]. He died in Windhoek[4]. He died on February 8, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (767 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Sam Nujoma was born in Ongandjera[2].
- Sam Nujoma died in Windhoek[4].
- Sam Nujoma was born on May 12, 1929[3].
- Sam Nujoma died on February 8, 2025[5].
- Burial took place at Heroes' Acre[9].
- Sam Nujoma was married to Kovambo Nujoma[10].
- A child of Sam Nujoma was Utoni Nujoma[11].
- Sam Nujoma held citizenship in Namibia[12].
- Sam Nujoma's professions included politician[6].
- Sam Nujoma worked as an autobiographer[7].
- Sam Nujoma held the position of President of the Republic of Namibia[13].
- Sam Nujoma held the position of President of SWAPO[14].
- Sam Nujoma's education included a stint at University of Namibia[15].
- Sam Nujoma's education included a stint at Namibia University of Science and Technology[16].
- Sam Nujoma received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[17].
- Sam Nujoma received the Order of the Welwitschia[18].
- Sam Nujoma received the Order of Good Hope[19].
- Sam Nujoma received the Order of the Star of Ghana[20].
- Sam Nujoma received the Order of Friendship[21].
- Sam Nujoma received the Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty[22].
- Sam Nujoma's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
- Sam Nujoma is recorded as male[24].
- Sam Nujoma's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Sam Nujoma was affiliated with the SWAPO Party[26].
- Sam Nujoma's Commons category is recorded as Sam Nujoma[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Sam Nujoma's place of birth was Ongandjera[2]. He was born on May 12, 1929[3].
Education
Educated at University of Namibia[15], a public university[28], in Namibia[29], founded in 1992[30] and Namibia University of Science and Technology[16], an institute of technology[31], in Namibia[32], founded in 1996[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and autobiographer[7]. Positions held include President of the Republic of Namibia[13], a President of the Republic[34], in Namibia[35], founded in 1990[36] and President of SWAPO[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[17], an award[37], in India[38], founded in 1986[39]; Order of the Welwitschia[18], an order[40], in Namibia[41], founded in 1995[42]; Order of Good Hope[19], an order[43], in South Africa[44], founded in 1973[45]; Order of the Star of Ghana[20], an order[46], in Ghana[47], founded in 1960[48]; Order of Friendship[21], an order[49], in Czechoslovakia[50], founded in 1976[51]; and Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty[22], a grade of an order[52], in Portugal[53].
Personal Life
Among Sam Nujoma's spouses was Kovambo Nujoma[10]. A child of him was Utoni Nujoma[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23]. He was affiliated with the SWAPO Party[26].
Death and Burial
Sam Nujoma died on February 8, 2025[5]. He passed away in Windhoek[4]. He is buried at Heroes' Acre[9].
Why It Matters
Sam Nujoma ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (767 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Sam Nujoma born?
Sam Nujoma was born in Ongandjera[2].
Where did Sam Nujoma die?
Sam Nujoma passed away in Windhoek[4].
Who was Sam Nujoma married to?
Sam Nujoma's spouses include Kovambo Nujoma[10].
What did Sam Nujoma do for work?
Sam Nujoma worked as politician[6] and autobiographer[7].
Where did Sam Nujoma go to school?
Sam Nujoma was educated at University of Namibia[15] and Namibia University of Science and Technology[16].
What awards did Sam Nujoma receive?
Honors received include Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[17], Order of the Welwitschia[18], Order of Good Hope[19], and Order of the Star of Ghana[20].