Simon Kapwepwe

Zambian politician, fought for independence (1922–1980)
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Simon Kapwepwe

Summary

Simon Kapwepwe is a human[1]. Born in Chinsali[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1922[3]. He died in Chinsali[4]. He died on January 26, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simon Kapwepwe's place of birth was Chinsali[2].
  • Simon Kapwepwe passed away in Chinsali[4].
  • Simon Kapwepwe was born on April 12, 1922[3].
  • Simon Kapwepwe died on January 26, 1980[5].
  • Among Simon Kapwepwe's spouses was Salome Kapwepwe[9].
  • A child of Simon Kapwepwe was Mulenga Kapwepwe[10].
  • Simon Kapwepwe held citizenship in Zambia[11].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's professions included politician[6].
  • Simon Kapwepwe worked as a minister[7].
  • Simon Kapwepwe held the position of Vice President of Zambia[12].
  • Simon Kapwepwe held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Simon Kapwepwe held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Zambia[14].
  • Simon Kapwepwe is recorded as male[15].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Simon Kapwepwe was affiliated with the United National Independence Party[17].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's family name is recorded as Kapwepwe[18].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's given name is recorded as Simon[19].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[20].
  • Simon Kapwepwe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Simon Kapwepwe's place of birth was Chinsali[2]. He was born on April 12, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and minister[7]. Positions held include Vice President of Zambia[12]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[13], a position[22], in Zambia[23]; and Member of the National Assembly of Zambia[14].

Personal Life

Among Simon Kapwepwe's spouses was Salome Kapwepwe[9]. A child of him was Mulenga Kapwepwe[10]. He was affiliated with the United National Independence Party[17].

Death and Burial

Simon Kapwepwe died on January 26, 1980[5]. He passed away in Chinsali[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Simon Kapwepwe include Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport[24], an airport[25], in Zambia[26].

Why It Matters

Simon Kapwepwe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Entities named for him include Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport[24], an airport[25], in Zambia[26].

FAQs

Where was Simon Kapwepwe born?

Simon Kapwepwe was born in Chinsali[2].

Where did Simon Kapwepwe die?

Simon Kapwepwe died in Chinsali[4].

Who was Simon Kapwepwe married to?

Simon Kapwepwe's spouses include Salome Kapwepwe[9].

What did Simon Kapwepwe do for work?

Simon Kapwepwe worked as politician[6] and minister[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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