Modibbo adama biography sample paper
Modibbo adama biography sample paper
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Modibo Adama
Lamido Fombina (Lord of the South)
Modibbo Adama | |
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Reign | 1806–1847 |
Predecessor | position established |
Successor | Muhammadu Lawal ɓii Adama |
Born | 1779 Wuro Chekke |
Died | 1847 Yola |
Burial | Hubbaare Modibbo Adama in Gurin, Fufore |
Wives |
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Issue | 14 Children: Lauwal, Usman, Mansur, Umaru, Fadimatu, Addo Gurin, Hauwa'u, Hamidu, Bakari, Haliru, Zubairu, Aliyu, Hamman, Sani and Bobbo Ahmadu. |
Dynasty | Adamawa Emirate |
Father | Ardo Hassana |
Adama ɓii Ardo Hassana (1786 – 1847), more commonly known as Modibbo Adama (Modibbo meaning "learned man"), was a Fulani scholar from the Yillaga (Yirlaɓe) clan.
He led a jihad into the region of Fombina (in modern-day Cameroon and Nigeria) and established the emirate of Fombina, also known as Adamawa.[1]
Modibbo Adama received a flag from Shehu Usman dan Fodio to lead a jihad in Fombina ('southlands') during the Sokoto revolution.
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