Benjamin Kelly, born in 1996 in Wanneroo, Western Australia, AUS
The Human
Who is Benjamin Kelly?
Benjamin Kelly is a human born in Australia in 1996. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
What is the origin of the first name Benjamin?
Benjamin is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It is a biblical name, borne by the youngest son of Jacob, symbolizing favor, protection, and strength. Benjamin conveys a sense of belovedness and respect.
What is the origin of the last name Kelly?
Kelly is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "O'Ceallaigh," meaning "descendant of Ceallach." Ceallach may mean "bright-headed," or "troublesome." It is one of the most common surnames in Ireland, indicating a person with a vibrant or challenging lineage.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on November 14, 2023 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.
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The Context
What was the context in 1996?
A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, killing around 300 people. The 6.6 Mw earthquake near Lijiang in South-west China kills up to 322 people, injures 17,000, and leaves 300,000 homeless. Iraq disarmament crisis: Iraqi forces refuse UNSCOM inspection teams access to five sites designated for inspection. The teams enter the sites only after delays of up to seventeen hours.
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