Ibrahim Njoya

King of Bamum
Person human Q670091
Ibrahim Njoya
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Ibrahim Njoya

Summary

Ibrahim Njoya is a human[1]. Born in Foumban[2], he… he was born on 1876[3]. He passed away in Yaoundé[4]. He died on May 30, 1933[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ibrahim Njoya was born in Foumban[2].
  • Ibrahim Njoya passed away in Yaoundé[4].
  • Ibrahim Njoya was born on 1876[3].
  • Ibrahim Njoya died on May 30, 1933[5].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's father was Nsangou[9].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's mother was Élisabeth Njapdounke[10].
  • Ibrahim Njoya held citizenship in Kamerun[11].
  • Ibrahim Njoya held citizenship in Cameroon[12].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's professions included politician[6].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's professions included monarch[7].
  • Ibrahim Njoya held the position of traditional chief in Cameroon[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibrahim Njoya is Bamum script[14].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's religion is recorded as Islam[15].
  • Ibrahim Njoya is recorded as male[16].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's noble title is recorded as sultan[18].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's noble title is recorded as Mfon[19].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's Commons category is recorded as Ibrahim Njoya[20].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's family name is recorded as Njoya[21].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's given name is recorded as Ibrahim[22].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's work location is recorded as Foumban[23].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's work location is recorded as Kamerun[24].
  • Ibrahim Njoya's replaced by is recorded as Seidou Njimoluh Njoya[25].

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Origins and Family

Ibrahim Njoya's place of birth was Foumban[2]. He was born on 1876[3]. His father was Nsangou[9]. His mother was Élisabeth Njapdounke[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and monarch[7]. Ibrahim Njoya held the position of traditional chief in Cameroon[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ibrahim Njoya is Bamum script[14].

Personal Life

Ibrahim Njoya's religion is recorded as Islam[15].

Death and Burial

Ibrahim Njoya died on May 30, 1933[5]. He passed away in Yaoundé[4].

Why It Matters

Ibrahim Njoya ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He is credited with the discovery of Bamum script[28], a constructed writing system[29], founded in 1896[30].

FAQs

Where was Ibrahim Njoya born?

Ibrahim Njoya's place of birth was Foumban[2].

Where did Ibrahim Njoya die?

Ibrahim Njoya died in Yaoundé[4].

Who were Ibrahim Njoya's parents?

Ibrahim Njoya's father was Nsangou[9]. Ibrahim Njoya's mother was Élisabeth Njapdounke[10].

What did Ibrahim Njoya do for work?

Ibrahim Njoya worked as politician[6] and monarch[7].

What did Ibrahim Njoya discover?

Ibrahim Njoya is credited as discoverer of Bamum script[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . schabel.cm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . schabel.cm. schabel.cm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . soumbala.com. soumbala.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . schabel.cm. schabel.cm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . schabel.cm. schabel.cm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . schabel.cm. schabel.cm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . soumbala.com. Retrieved . soumbala.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Art Institute of Chicago. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, monarch
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1876-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
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    Religion or worldview Islam
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