Theo-Ben Gurirab

former Namibian politician (1938–2018)
Person human Q654433
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Theo-Ben Gurirab

Summary

Theo-Ben Gurirab is a human[1]. Born in Usakos[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1938[3]. He passed away in Windhoek[4]. He died on July 14, 2018[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was born in Usakos[2].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab passed away in Windhoek[4].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was born on January 23, 1938[3].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab died on July 14, 2018[5].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab held citizenship in Namibia[10].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab worked as a politician[6].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's professions included minister[8].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Namibia[11].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab held the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia[12].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly[13].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Namibia[14].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was educated at Temple University[16].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was educated at Augustineum[17].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was educated at University of Namibia[18].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab is recorded as male[19].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab was affiliated with the SWAPO Party[21].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's Commons category is recorded as Theo-Ben Gurirab[22].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's family name is recorded as Gurirab[23].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's given name is recorded as Theo[24].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's given name is recorded as Theo-Ben[25].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'af', 'text': 'Theo-Ben Gurirab'}[26].
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theo-Ben Gurirab was born in Usakos[2]. He was born on January 23, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31]; Temple University[16], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34]; Augustineum[17], a boarding school[35], in Namibia[36], founded in 1866[37]; and University of Namibia[18], a public university[38], in Namibia[39], founded in 1992[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and minister[8]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs of Namibia[11]; Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia[12], a public office[41], in Namibia[42], founded in 1990[43]; President of the United Nations General Assembly[13], a position[44], founded in 1946[45]; and Member of the National Assembly of Namibia[14].

Personal Life

Theo-Ben Gurirab was affiliated with the SWAPO Party[21].

Death and Burial

Theo-Ben Gurirab died on July 14, 2018[5]. He passed away in Windhoek[4].

Why It Matters

Theo-Ben Gurirab ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Theo-Ben Gurirab born?

Theo-Ben Gurirab was born in Usakos[2].

Where did Theo-Ben Gurirab die?

Theo-Ben Gurirab died in Windhoek[4].

What did Theo-Ben Gurirab do for work?

Theo-Ben Gurirab worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and minister[8].

Where did Theo-Ben Gurirab go to school?

Theo-Ben Gurirab was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15], Temple University[16], Augustineum[17], and University of Namibia[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . parliament.na. parliament.na. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, minister
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Augustineum +1
    Place of death Windhoek
    Prabook id 723391
    Family name Gurirab
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