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Wangari Maathai
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Born
April 1
,
1940
·
Nyeri, Kenya
Died
September 25
,
2011
·
Nairobi, Kenya
(ovarian cancer)
Birth name
Wangari Muta
Mini Bio
Wangari Maathai was born on April 1, 1940 in Nyeri, Kenya. She was an actress, known for
The Challenge for Africa (2009)
,
The 11th Hour (2007)
and
Earth Keepers (2009)
. She was married to Mwangi Mathai. She died on September 25, 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Family
Spouse
Mwangi Mathai
(May 1969 - 1979) (divorced, 3 children)
Trivia
Received the Nobel peace prize in 2004.
Received the Right Livelihood Award in 1984.
Mother of
Wanjira Mathai
.
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