Walter Sisulu
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Summary
Walter Sisulu was born on May 18, 1912[1], in Transkei[2]. He died on May 5, 2003[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,918 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: South Africa[7]
- Spouse: Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu[8]
- Child: Max Sisulu[9], Lindiwe Sisulu[10], Zwelakhe Sisulu[11]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[12]
- Position held: member of the National Assembly of South Africa[13], chairperson[14], general secretary[15]
- Award received: Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: African National Congress[18], South African Communist Party[19]
- Commons category: Walter Sisulu[20]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[21]
- Given name: Walter[22]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[25], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu[28]
- Place of detention: Robben Island[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[30]
- P14541: 3H6agk[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Sisulu include Walter Sisulu University[32], a university[33], in South Africa[34], founded in 2005[35] and Walter Sisulu Local Municipality[36], a local municipality of South Africa[37], in South Africa[38], founded in 2016[39].
Why It Matters
Walter Sisulu has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Walter Sisulu University[32], a university[33], in South Africa[34], founded in 2005[35] and Walter Sisulu Local Municipality[36], a local municipality of South Africa[37], in South Africa[38], founded in 2016[39].
FAQs
Where was Walter Sisulu born?
Walter Sisulu was born in Transkei[2].
Where did Walter Sisulu die?
Walter Sisulu passed away in Johannesburg[4].
Who was Walter Sisulu married to?
Walter Sisulu's spouses include Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu[8].
What did Walter Sisulu do for work?
Walter Sisulu worked as a politician[5].
What awards did Walter Sisulu receive?
Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[16].