Uthman Dan Fodio

Uthman Dan Fodio (1754–1817) was a writer, philosopher and poet.

Also recorded as Niger; Usman dan Fodio.haousa; Shehu Usman dan Fodio; ʿUṯmān Ibn-Fūdī; Usman dan Fodio; Usman Dan Fodiyo.

Overview

Born at Gobir in 1754, died at Sokoto in 1817.

In detail

the recorded working language is English, Arabic and Hausa.

Positions recorded include Sultan of Sokoto.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Usman dan Fodio”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q380452: Uthman Dan Fodio

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