Daniel O. Fagunwa

Nigerian author (1903–1963)
Person human Q382128
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Daniel O. Fagunwa

Summary

Daniel O. Fagunwa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1903[3]. He passed away in Bida[4]. He died on December 9, 1963[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[2], Daniel O. Fagunwa…
  • Born in Ondo State[9], Daniel O. Fagunwa…
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa passed away in Bida[4].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa was born on January 1, 1903[3].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa died on December 9, 1963[5].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa died on December 7, 1963[10].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa died on January 1, 1963[11].
  • Burial took place at Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[12].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa held citizenship in Nigeria[13].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa is identified as part of the Yoruba people ethnic group[14].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa worked as a writer[6].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa worked as a teacher[7].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa held the position of professor[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel O. Fagunwa is Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmole[16].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa is recorded as male[19].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was drowning[21].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's given name is recorded as Daniel[22].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/f/fafunwa.htm[23].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[24].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[25].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yoruba[26].
  • Daniel O. Fagunwa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nigerian Pidgin[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[2], a local government area of Nigeria[28], in Nigeria[29] and Ondo State[9], a state of Nigeria[30], in Nigeria[31], founded in 1976[32]. Daniel O. Fagunwa was born on January 1, 1903[3]. He is identified as part of the Yoruba people ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and teacher[7]. Daniel O. Fagunwa held the position of professor[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Daniel O. Fagunwa is Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmole[16].

Recognition

Daniel O. Fagunwa received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Daniel O. Fagunwa's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 9, 1963[5], December 7, 1963[10], and January 1, 1963[11]. Daniel O. Fagunwa passed away in Bida[4]. The cause of death was drowning[21]. He is buried at Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[12].

Why It Matters

Daniel O. Fagunwa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Daniel O. Fagunwa born?

Daniel O. Fagunwa was born in Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[2].

Where did Daniel O. Fagunwa die?

Daniel O. Fagunwa passed away in Bida[4].

What did Daniel O. Fagunwa do for work?

Daniel O. Fagunwa worked as writer[6] and teacher[7].

What awards did Daniel O. Fagunwa receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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