THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Sunjata Keïta

Emperor of Mali

Sunjata Keïta has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1190 in Niani village, Guinea, Mali Empire.

Born

in 1190

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

Died: in 1255

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Niani village, Guinea, Mali Empire
Professions
monarch
Citizenship
Mali

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1190 (Integrated Authority File) or in 1215 (No external source identified) or in 1190 (No external source identified).

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.

in 1215

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    in 1190

    Precision: year · Rank: normal

    Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

    No external source identified

      No external source identified

      More about Sunjata Keïta

      Family

      Child
      Uli I of Mali

      All birth date sources

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      Questions people ask

      Where was Sunjata Keïta born?

      Sunjata Keïta was born in Niani village, Guinea, Mali Empire.