Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Dutch-American political activist and author.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Dutch-American political activist and author. Born on 13 November 1969 in Mogadishu, Ali is 56.
Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2003–2006). Notable works include Submission, The Caged Virgin and Infidel. Ali studied at Leiden University. Honours include Harriët Freezer Ring, Dutchman of the Year and European of the Year, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 70 languages, Ayaan Hirsi Ali is No. 4,078 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 November 1969, Mogadishu (age 56)
- Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as
- Politician, activist, screenwriter
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Labour Party, People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
- Education
- Leiden University
- Languages
- English, Dutch, Somali
- Wikipedia editions
- 70
Did you know
Was 34 when first member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2003).
Shares a birthday with Augustine of Hippo and Huang Xianfan.
One of 16 people in the Index born in Mogadishu, with Ilhan Omar.
Has a Wikipedia article in 70 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2003–2006Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands
Connections
- FatherHirsi Magan Isse
- SpouseNiall Ferguson
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Harriët Freezer Ring2004
- Dutchman of the Year2004
- European of the Year2006
- The Glass of Reason2006
- Richard Dawkins Award2008
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards2008
- Jyllands-Posten's Freedom of Expression Award2010
- Emperor Has No Clothes Award2010
- Simone de Beauvoir Prize
Notable works
- Submission
- The Caged Virgin
- Infidel
- Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now
- Nomad: From Islam to America
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- Wikidata Q214475 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)