Taur Matan Ruak

Prime Minister of East Timor
Person human Q57519
Taur Matan Ruak
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Taur Matan Ruak

Summary

Taur Matan Ruak is a human[1]. He was born in Osso Huna[2]. He was born on +1956-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Taur Matan Ruak was born in Osso Huna[2].
  • Taur Matan Ruak was born on +1956-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Taur Matan Ruak's spouses was Isabel da Costa Ferreira[6].
  • Taur Matan Ruak held citizenship in Timor-Leste[7].
  • Taur Matan Ruak worked as a politician[4].
  • Taur Matan Ruak held the position of Member of the National Parliament of East Timor[8].
  • Taur Matan Ruak received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[9].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].
  • Taur Matan Ruak is recorded as male[11].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Taur Matan Ruak was affiliated with the People's Liberation Party[13].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's Commons category is recorded as Taur Matan Ruak[14].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'tet', 'text': 'Taur Matan Ruak'}[15].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's start of work period is recorded as +1975-00-00T00:00:00Z[16].
  • Taur Matan Ruak's candidacy in election is recorded as 2012 East Timorese presidential election[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Osso Huna[2], Taur Matan Ruak… he was born on +1956-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Taur Matan Ruak worked as a politician[4]. He held the position of Member of the National Parliament of East Timor[8].

Recognition

Taur Matan Ruak received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[9].

Personal Life

Taur Matan Ruak was married to Isabel da Costa Ferreira[6]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10]. He was affiliated with the People's Liberation Party[13].

Why It Matters

Taur Matan Ruak ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Taur Matan Ruak born?

Born in Osso Huna[2], Taur Matan Ruak…

Who was Taur Matan Ruak married to?

Taur Matan Ruak's spouses include Isabel da Costa Ferreira[6].

What did Taur Matan Ruak do for work?

Taur Matan Ruak worked as politician[4].

What awards did Taur Matan Ruak receive?

Honors received include Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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