Wangari Muta Maathai
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Summary
Wangari Muta Maathai was born on April 1, 1940[1], in Nyeri[2]. She died on September 25, 2011[3], in Nairobi[4]. She worked as a teacher[5], politician[6], philanthropist[7], biologist[8], and environmentalist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,411 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mwangi Maathai[11]
- Child: Wanjira Mathai[12], 123[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kenya Colony[14], Kenya[15]
- Native language: Kikuyu[16]
- Ethnic group: Kikuyu[17]
- Position held: Minister of Environment of Kenya[18], Member of the National Assembly[19]
- Employer: Yale University[20]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], University of Nairobi[22], University of Giessen[23], University of Pittsburgh[24], Benedictine College[25], Loreto High School, Limuru[26]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[27], Knight of the Legion of Honour[28], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[29], Right Livelihood Award[30], Petra-Kelly-Preis[31], Sophie Prize[32], Goldman Environmental Prize[33], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[34], The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal[35], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[36], World Citizenship Award[37], Elizabeth Blackwell Award[38], Dorothy McCluskey Visiting Fellowship in Conservation[39], honorary doctor of Waseda University[40]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[41], Nobel Women's Initiative[42]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[43]
- Sex or gender: female[44]
- Member of political party: Mazingira Green Party of Kenya[45]
- Commons category: Wangari Maathai[46]
- Cause of death: ovarian cancer[47]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Science[48], Master of Science[49], Doctor of Philosophy[50]
- Residence: Nairobi[51]
- Family name: Maathai[52]
- Given name: Wangari[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wangari Maathai[54]
- Commons gallery: Wangari Maathai[55]
- Work location: Nairobi[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Wangari Muta Maathai include Notogomphus maathaiae[57], a taxon[58].
Why It Matters
Wangari Muta Maathai has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for her include Notogomphus maathaiae[57], a taxon[58].
FAQs
Where was Wangari Muta Maathai born?
Wangari Muta Maathai's place of birth was Nyeri[2].
Where did Wangari Muta Maathai die?
Wangari Muta Maathai passed away in Nairobi[4].
Who was Wangari Muta Maathai married to?
Wangari Muta Maathai's spouses include Mwangi Maathai[11].
What did Wangari Muta Maathai do for work?
Wangari Muta Maathai worked as a teacher[5], politician[6], philanthropist[7], biologist[8], and environmentalist[9].
Where did Wangari Muta Maathai go to school?
Wangari Muta Maathai was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], University of Nairobi[22], University of Giessen[23], and University of Pittsburgh[24].
What awards did Wangari Muta Maathai receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[27], Knight of the Legion of Honour[28], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[29], and Right Livelihood Award[30].