THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Anton Wilhelm Amo

Anton Wilhelm Amo has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1700 in Axim, Ghana.

Born

in 1700

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: in 1759

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Birthplace
Axim, Ghana
Professions
writer, university teacher, philosopher
Citizenship
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Gold Coast

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1700 (Dictionary of African Biography) or in 1703 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Anton Wilhelm Amo

Family

Father
Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Anton Wilhelm Amo born?

Anton Wilhelm Amo was born in Axim, Ghana.

When did Anton Wilhelm Amo die?

Anton Wilhelm Amo died in 1759.