Sol Plaatje

South African politician, writer and linguist (1876–1932)
Person human Q2143151
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Sol Plaatje

Summary

Sol Plaatje is a human[1]. Born in Orange Free State[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1876[3]. He passed away in Johannesburg[4]. He died on January 19, 1932[5]. He worked as a politician[6], translator[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Sol Plaatje's place of birth was Orange Free State[2].
  • Sol Plaatje passed away in Johannesburg[4].
  • Sol Plaatje was born on October 9, 1876[3].
  • Sol Plaatje died on January 19, 1932[5].
  • Sol Plaatje died on June 19, 1932[11].
  • Sol Plaatje held citizenship in South Africa[12].
  • Sol Plaatje worked as a politician[6].
  • Sol Plaatje's professions included translator[7].
  • Sol Plaatje's professions included journalist[8].
  • Sol Plaatje's professions included writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Sol Plaatje is Mhudi[13].
  • Sol Plaatje received the Order of Luthuli[14].
  • Sol Plaatje was a member of World Brotherhood Federation[15].
  • Sol Plaatje is recorded as male[16].
  • Sol Plaatje's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sol Plaatje was affiliated with the African National Congress[18].
  • Sol Plaatje's Commons category is recorded as Sol Plaatje[19].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[20].
  • Sol Plaatje's given name is recorded as Sol[21].
  • Sol Plaatje's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Sol Plaatje's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[23].
  • Sol Plaatje's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Sol Plaatje's name in native language is recorded as Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje[25].

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Origins and Family

Sol Plaatje was born in Orange Free State[2]. He was born on October 9, 1876[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], translator[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sol Plaatje is Mhudi[13].

Recognition

Sol Plaatje received the Order of Luthuli[14].

Personal Life

Sol Plaatje was affiliated with the African National Congress[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 19, 1932[5] and June 19, 1932[11]. Sol Plaatje died in Johannesburg[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[20].

Why It Matters

Sol Plaatje has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Sol Plaatje born?

Sol Plaatje was born in Orange Free State[2].

Where did Sol Plaatje die?

Sol Plaatje died in Johannesburg[4].

What did Sol Plaatje do for work?

Sol Plaatje worked as politician[6], translator[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Sol Plaatje receive?

Honors received include Order of Luthuli[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . thepresidency.gov.za. thepresidency.gov.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Internet Archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · EncycloPetey · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons creator page Sol Plaatje
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P1472]]: Sol Plaatje"
  2. 12d ago · EncycloPetey · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons creator page Sol Plaatje
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1472]]: Sol Plaatjie"
  3. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    University of barcelona authority id 981058516236906706
    Place of birth Orange Free State
    Freebase id /m/015kj2
    Library of congress authority id n50020411
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