William Kamkwamba
Malawian inventor and author
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Summary
William Kamkwamba was born on August 5, 1987[1], in Malawi[2]. He has worked as an inventor[3], writer[4], electronician[5], and electrotechnician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,423 views/month, #6,513 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Malawi[8]
- Field of work: engineer[9], electronics[10], inventor[11], discoveries and inventions[12]
- Educated at: African Bible Colleges[13]
- Notable work: Wikidata item[14]
- Award received: Corine Literature Prize[15], GO Ingenuity Award[16]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: William Kamkwamba[19]
- Academic degree: bachelor's degree[20]
- Given name: William[21]
- Official website: http://www.williamkamkwamba.com[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[24], Chewa[25], English[26]
- Birth name: William Kamkwamba[27]
- Social media followers: 9237[28], 7902[29], 9443[30]
- P14750: 773C-6234-7C57-4249-4096[31]
Why It Matters
William Kamkwamba has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was William Kamkwamba born?
William Kamkwamba's place of birth was Malawi[2].
What did William Kamkwamba do for work?
William Kamkwamba worked as an inventor[3], writer[4], electronician[5], and electrotechnician[6].
Where did William Kamkwamba go to school?
William Kamkwamba was educated at African Bible Colleges[13].
What awards did William Kamkwamba receive?
Honors received include Corine Literature Prize[15] and GO Ingenuity Award[16].