THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Uthman Dan Fodio
founder of the Sokoto Caliphate
Uthman Dan Fodio was born on December 15, 1754 in Maratta, Nigeria and died on April 20, 1817, aged 62.
Born
December 15, 1754
Uthman Dan Fodio died aged 62.
Died: April 20, 1817
- Birthplace
- Maratta, Nigeria, Gobir
- Professions
- poet, writer, philosopher
- Citizenship
- Sokoto Caliphate
More about Uthman Dan Fodio
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
Family
- Child
- Muhammadu Bello
- Child
- Nana Asma’u
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Questions people ask
How old was Uthman Dan Fodio when they died?
Uthman Dan Fodio died aged 62.
When is Uthman Dan Fodio’s birthday?
Uthman Dan Fodio’s recorded birthday is December 15.
Where was Uthman Dan Fodio born?
Uthman Dan Fodio was born in Maratta, Nigeria; Gobir.
When did Uthman Dan Fodio die?
Uthman Dan Fodio died on April 20, 1817.