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Oswaldo Payá was a Cuban activist. Born on 29 February 1952 in Cerro, Payá died on 22 July 2012 in Bayamo at the age of 60.
Honours include Homo Homini Award, Sakharov Prize and Democracy Service Medal, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Oswaldo Payá is No. 61,417 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 February 1952, Cerro
- Died
- 22 July 2012, Bayamo (aged 60)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Politician, human rights defender, founder
- Field
- Politics
- Languages
- Spanish
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
60
Lived to 60.
29 Feb
Shares a birthday with Gioachino Rossini and Pedro Sánchez.
25
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Oswaldo Payá
- ChildMaría Payá Acevedo
Honours and works
Awards
- Homo Homini Award1999
- Sakharov Prize2002
- Democracy Service Medal2025
- HazteOir.org Prize
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- Wikidata Q440597 (facts, CC0)
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