Ahmadu Bello

Nigerian politician (1910–1966)
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Summary

Ahmadu Bello is a human[1]. Born in Sokoto State[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1910[3]. He died in Kaduna[4]. He died on January 15, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and statesperson[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ahmadu Bello's place of birth was Sokoto State[2].
  • Ahmadu Bello's place of birth was Rabah[9].
  • Ahmadu Bello died in Kaduna[4].
  • Ahmadu Bello was born on June 12, 1910[3].
  • Ahmadu Bello was born on January 1, 1909[10].
  • Ahmadu Bello was born on 1910[11].
  • Ahmadu Bello died on January 15, 1966[5].
  • Ahmadu Bello held citizenship in Nigeria[12].
  • Hausa was Ahmadu Bello's native language[13].
  • Ahmadu Bello's professions included politician[6].
  • Ahmadu Bello worked as a statesperson[7].
  • Ahmadu Bello's field of work was politician[14].
  • Ahmadu Bello's field of work was teacher[15].
  • Ahmadu Bello held the position of prime minister[16].
  • Ahmadu Bello held the position of spokesperson[17].
  • Ahmadu Bello held the position of district head[18].
  • Ahmadu Bello held the position of Sardauna of Sokoto[19].
  • Among Ahmadu Bello's employers was Nigeria[20].
  • Ahmadu Bello was educated at Barewa College[21].
  • Ahmadu Bello received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Ahmadu Bello's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Ahmadu Bello is recorded as male[24].
  • Ahmadu Bello's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ahmadu Bello was affiliated with the Northern People's Congress[26].
  • Ahmadu Bello's Commons category is recorded as Ahmadu Bello[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Sokoto State[2], a state of Nigeria[28], in Nigeria[29], founded in 1976[30] and Rabah[9], a local government area of Nigeria[31], in Nigeria[32]. Recorded date of birth include June 12, 1910[3], January 1, 1909[10], and 1910[11]. Hausa was Ahmadu Bello's native language[13].

Education

Ahmadu Bello's education included a stint at Barewa College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and statesperson[7]. Fields of work include politician[14], a profession[33] and teacher[15], a profession[34]. Among Ahmadu Bello's employers was Nigeria[20]. Positions held include prime minister[16], a type of position[35]; spokesperson[17], a position[36]; district head[18], a position[37]; and Sardauna of Sokoto[19].

Recognition

Ahmadu Bello received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].

Personal Life

Ahmadu Bello's religion is recorded as Islam[23]. He was affiliated with the Northern People's Congress[26].

Death and Burial

Ahmadu Bello died on January 15, 1966[5]. He passed away in Kaduna[4].

Why It Matters

Ahmadu Bello has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ahmadu Bello born?

Ahmadu Bello was born in Sokoto State[2].

Where did Ahmadu Bello die?

Ahmadu Bello passed away in Kaduna[4].

What did Ahmadu Bello do for work?

Ahmadu Bello worked as politician[6] and statesperson[7].

Where did Ahmadu Bello go to school?

Ahmadu Bello was educated at Barewa College[21].

What awards did Ahmadu Bello receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Who's Who in African Literature. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . encyclopaediaafricana.com. encyclopaediaafricana.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . encyclopaediaafricana.com. encyclopaediaafricana.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . encyclopaediaafricana.com. encyclopaediaafricana.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . culturecustodian.com. culturecustodian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Affiliation → Ahmadu Bello University
    Position held → prime minister, spokesperson, district head +1
    Described by source → Dictionary of African Biography, Who's Who in African Literature, Encyclopedia Africana
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  3. 18w ago · ~2026-33773-04 · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 30698
    Bnb person id (obsolete) → BelloAhmaduSir1910-1966
    Prabook id → 1344045
    Country of citizenship → Nigeria
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