Syngman Rhee
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Summary
Syngman Rhee was born on March 26, 1875[1], in Haeju[2]. He died on July 19, 1965[3], in Honolulu[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,053 views/month, #5,561 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Pyongsan County[9]
- Place of burial: Seoul National Cemetery[10]
- Father: Lee Kyung-sun[11]
- Spouse: Park Seung-seon[12], Franziska Donner[13]
- Child: Rhee Insoo[14]
- Country of citizenship: Joseon[15], Korean Empire[16], Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea[17], South Korea[18]
- Position held: President of South Korea[19], Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[20]
- Educated at: George Washington University[21], Harvard University[22], Princeton University[23]
- Award received: Grand Order of Mugunghwa[24], Order of Merit for National Foundation[25], Order of Civil Merit[26], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], Order of Sikatuna[28]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[31], National Association[32]
- Commons category: Syngman Rhee[33]
- Cause of death: stroke[34]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[35]
- Family name: Lee[36]
- Given name: Seung-man[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Syngman Rhee[38]
- Commons gallery: Syngman Rhee[39]
- Political ideology: Ilminism[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[43], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[44]
- Political alignment: right-wing[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[46], English[47]
- Commons Creator page: Syngman Rhee[48]
Why It Matters
Syngman Rhee has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Syngman Rhee born?
Syngman Rhee was born in Haeju[2].
Where did Syngman Rhee die?
Syngman Rhee passed away in Honolulu[4].
Who were Syngman Rhee's parents?
Syngman Rhee's father was Lee Kyung-sun[11].
Who was Syngman Rhee married to?
Syngman Rhee's spouses include Park Seung-seon[12] and Franziska Donner[13].
What did Syngman Rhee do for work?
Syngman Rhee worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], and writer[7].
Where did Syngman Rhee go to school?
Syngman Rhee was educated at George Washington University[21], Harvard University[22], and Princeton University[23].
What awards did Syngman Rhee receive?
Honors received include Grand Order of Mugunghwa[24], Order of Merit for National Foundation[25], Order of Civil Merit[26], and Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27].