Kofi Annan Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Kofi Annan
08/04/1938   -   18/08/2018

Introduction:

Kofi Annan was the seventh secretary general of the United Nations. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, UN career, etc.

Kofi Annan Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous:
    Nobel Peace Prize
  • Died At Age:
    80
  • Sun Sign:
    Aries
  • Also Known As:
    Kofi Atta Annan
  • Born In:
    Comassie, Gold Coast
  • Famous As:
    Former UN Secretary General
  • Height:
    1.75 M
  • Spouse/Ex-:
    Nane Maria Annan (m. 1984), Titi Alakija (m. 1965–1970)
  • Father:
    Henry Reginald Annan
  • Mother:
    Victoria Annan
  • Siblings:
    Efua Ataa
  • Children:
    1. 1:Ama Annan
    2. 2: Kojo Annan
    3. 3: Nina Cronstedt De Groot
  • Died On:
    August 18, 2018
  • Place Of Death:
    Bern, Switzerland
  • Notable Alumni:
    School Of Management, University Of Science And Technology
  • Education:
    1. 1:Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    2. 2: Macalester College
    3. 3: MIT Sloan School Of Management
    4. 4: Mfantsipim School
    5. 5: Graduate Institute Of International And Development Studies
    6. 6: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
  • Awards:
    2000 - Kora All Africa Music Awards 2001 - Nobel Peace Prize 2002 - Profiles In Courage Award

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