THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ota Benga
Mbuti pygmy featured in an anthropology exhibit in 1904
Ota Benga was born in 1883 in Kasai River and died on March 20, 1916.
Born
in 1883
Died: March 20, 1916
- Birthplace
- Kasai River, Ituri rainforest
- Professions
- sideshow performer, exhibit
More about Ota Benga
- Height
- 150 cm
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Questions people ask
Where was Ota Benga born?
Ota Benga was born in Kasai River; Ituri rainforest.
How tall is Ota Benga?
Ota Benga’s recorded height is 150 cm.
When did Ota Benga die?
Ota Benga died on March 20, 1916.