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Joseph Ki-Zerbo

Burkinabé historian, politician and writer (1922-2006) · Burkina Faso · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Joseph Ki-Zerbo was a Burkinabé historian, politician and writer. He is recognized as one of Africa's foremost thinkers.

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Awards

Right Livelihood Award1997
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights

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Country
Burkina Faso
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2006 · aged 84