Thomas Mokopu Mofolo

Lesotho novelist (1876–1948) regarded as the first African novelist and greatest author to write in an African language; composed three works in Sesotho between 1905 and 1910, widely translated internationally
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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo

Summary

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo is a human[1]. He was born in Khojane[2]. He was born on December 22, 1876[3]. He died in Teyateyaneng[4]. He died on September 8, 1948[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo was born in Khojane[2].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo passed away in Teyateyaneng[4].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo was born on December 22, 1876[3].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo died on September 8, 1948[5].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo held citizenship in Basutoland[8].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo worked as a writer[6].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo is recorded as male[9].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's given name is recorded as Thomas[11].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[12].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[13].
  • Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Sesotho[14].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's place of birth was Khojane[2]. He was born on December 22, 1876[3].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo's professions included writer[6].

Death and Burial

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo died on September 8, 1948[5]. He passed away in Teyateyaneng[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Mokopu Mofolo include Mofolo[15], an impact crater[16].

Why It Matters

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

Entities named for him include Mofolo[15], an impact crater[16].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Mokopu Mofolo born?

Born in Khojane[2], Thomas Mokopu Mofolo…

Where did Thomas Mokopu Mofolo die?

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo passed away in Teyateyaneng[4].

What did Thomas Mokopu Mofolo do for work?

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo worked as writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica. bourse-des-voyages.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica. bourse-des-voyages.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [15] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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