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Denis Mukwege

Congolese gynecologist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate · born March 1, 1955

About

Denis Mukwege is a Congolese humanitarian, gynecologist and Pentecostal pastor. He founded and works in Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he specializes in the treatment of women who have been raped.

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Milestones, by age

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~53Received the Olof Palme Prize2008
~53Received the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights2008
~58Received the Right Livelihood Award2013
~59Received the Sakharov Prize2014
~63Received the Nobel Peace Prize2018

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Denis Mukwege (Q1187542) · Wikidata
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billionaire

Dan T. Cathy

American businessman

1953 · United States

$13.7Bolder estimate, as of 2025 · Forbes

Daniel Truett Cathy is an American businessman. He is the chairman of fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, which was founded and expanded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. He has a net worth of $10.6 billion as of October 2024.

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Dan T. Cathy (Q5214482) · Wikidata
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Dan T. Cathy — Forbes net worth (via Wikidata) · Forbes · 2025

billionaire

Charlie Ergen

Entrepreneur · Dish

1953 · United States

$11Breported estimate as of September 2025 · Forbes

Charles William Ergen is an American billionaire businessman, and the co-founder and chairman of Dish Network and EchoStar. He was CEO of Dish Network until May 2011, when he was succeeded by Joseph Clayton.

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Charlie Ergen (Q5084818) · Wikidata
Charlie Ergen · Wikipedia
Charlie Ergen — Forbes net worth (via Wikidata) · Forbes · 2019
Charlie Ergen — Forbes net worth (stated on Wikipedia) · Forbes · 2025

billionaire

Gayle Cook

Entrepreneur

1934–2025 · United States

$5.8Bolder estimate, as of 2014 · Forbes

American businesswoman (1934–2025)

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Gayle Cook (Q18685496) · Wikidata
Gayle Cook — Forbes net worth (stated on Wikipedia) · Forbes · 2014

billionaire

Ahmet Çalık

Entrepreneur

1958 · Turkey

$1.5Bolder estimate, as of September 2024 · Forbes

Ahmet Çalık is a Turkish billionaire businessman who is the chairman of Çalık Holding. As of September 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.5 billion.

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Ahmet Çalık (Q4506963) · Wikidata
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Ahmet Çalık — Forbes net worth (stated on Wikipedia) · Forbes · 2024

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Randal J. Kirk

American businessman

1954 · United States

$1.4Bolder estimate, as of May 2024 · Forbes

American businessman

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Randal J. Kirk (Q4219611) · Wikidata
Randal J. Kirk — Forbes net worth (stated on Wikipedia) · Forbes · 2024

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Lupita Nyong'o

Actor

1983 · Mexico

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o is an actress who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award.

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