Thomas Boni Yayi

Beninese politician and Former President of Benin
Person human Q29196
Thomas Boni Yayi
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Thomas Boni Yayi

Summary

Thomas Boni Yayi is a human[1]. He was born in Tchaourou[2]. He was born on July 1, 1952[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], and banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Boni Yayi was born in Tchaourou[2].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi was born on July 1, 1952[3].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi was married to Chantal Yayi[8].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi held citizenship in Benin[9].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi worked as an economist[5].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's professions included banker[6].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's education included a stint at University of Abomey-Calavi[10].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's education included a stint at Paris Dauphine University[11].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's education included a stint at University of Orléans[12].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi was educated at Université Cheikh Anta Diop[13].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the Commander of the National Order of Benin[14].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[15].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the National Order of Burkina Faso[16].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the National Order of Chad[17].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the Commander of the National Order of Mali[18].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi received the National Order of Niger[19].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's religion is recorded as Evangelicalism[20].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi was affiliated with the independent politician[23].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's Commons category is recorded as Yayi Boni[24].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's family name is recorded as Boni[25].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's family name is recorded as Yayi[26].
  • Thomas Boni Yayi's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Boni Yayi was born in Tchaourou[2]. He was born on July 1, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at University of Abomey-Calavi[10], a public university[28], in Benin[29], founded in 1970[30]; Paris Dauphine University[11], a grand établissement[31], in France[32], founded in 1968[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; University of Orléans[12], a university in France[35], in France[36], founded in 1966[37], headquartered in Château de la Source[38]; and Université Cheikh Anta Diop[13], a public university[39], in Senegal[40], founded in 1918[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], and banker[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the National Order of Benin[14]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[15]; National Order of Burkina Faso[16], an order[42], in Burkina Faso[43], founded in 1993[44]; National Order of Chad[17], an order[45], in Chad[46], founded in 1960[47]; Commander of the National Order of Mali[18], a grade of an order[48], in Mali[49], founded in 1963[50]; and National Order of Niger[19], an order[51], in Niger[52], founded in 1961[53].

Personal Life

Thomas Boni Yayi was married to Chantal Yayi[8]. His religion is recorded as Evangelicalism[20]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[23].

Why It Matters

Thomas Boni Yayi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Boni Yayi born?

Thomas Boni Yayi's place of birth was Tchaourou[2].

Who was Thomas Boni Yayi married to?

Thomas Boni Yayi's spouses include Chantal Yayi[8].

What did Thomas Boni Yayi do for work?

Thomas Boni Yayi worked as politician[4], economist[5], and banker[6].

Where did Thomas Boni Yayi go to school?

Thomas Boni Yayi was educated at University of Abomey-Calavi[10], Paris Dauphine University[11], University of Orléans[12], and Université Cheikh Anta Diop[13].

What awards did Thomas Boni Yayi receive?

Honors received include Commander of the National Order of Benin[14], Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin[15], National Order of Burkina Faso[16], and National Order of Chad[17].

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  2. [21] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, economist, banker
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  2. 17d ago · Adoscam · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of birth Tchaourou
    Citizenship
    Relative Marcel de Souza
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