Tunku Abdul Rahman
0 sources
Summary
Tunku Abdul Rahman was born on February 8, 1903[1], in Alor Setar[2]. He died on December 6, 1990[3], in Penang[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,756 views/month, #6,681 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kedah Royal Mausoleum[8]
- Father: Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah[9]
- Spouse: Sharifah Rodziah Syed Alwi Barakbah[10]
- Country of citizenship: Malaysia[11]
- Native language: Malay[12]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Malaysia[13], Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia[14], Member of the Dewan Rakyat[15], Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman[16]
- Educated at: St Catharine's College[17], Debsirin school[18]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19], Ramon Magsaysay Award[20], Order of the Crown of the Realm[21], King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[22], Companion of Honour[23], Order of Sikatuna[24], Order of the Crown of Brunei[25], Order of Independence[26], Order of Chula Chom Klao[27], National Order of Vietnam[28], Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[29]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Noble title: Tengku[32]
- Member of political party: United Malays National Organisation[33]
- Commons category: Tunku Abdul Rahman[34]
- Given name: Abd al-Rahman[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Malay[37]
- Name in native language: Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah[38], عبد الرحمن ڤوترا الحاج ابن المرحوم سلطان عبد الحميد حليم شاه[39]
- Different from: Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan[40]
Why It Matters
Tunku Abdul Rahman has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Tunku Abdul Rahman born?
Tunku Abdul Rahman's place of birth was Alor Setar[2].
Where did Tunku Abdul Rahman die?
Tunku Abdul Rahman died in Penang[4].
Who were Tunku Abdul Rahman's parents?
Tunku Abdul Rahman's father was Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah[9].
Who was Tunku Abdul Rahman married to?
Tunku Abdul Rahman's spouses include Sharifah Rodziah Syed Alwi Barakbah[10].
What did Tunku Abdul Rahman do for work?
Tunku Abdul Rahman worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Tunku Abdul Rahman go to school?
Tunku Abdul Rahman was educated at St Catharine's College[17] and Debsirin school[18].
What awards did Tunku Abdul Rahman receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19], Ramon Magsaysay Award[20], Order of the Crown of the Realm[21], and King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[22].