Daniel O. Fagunwa
Nigerian author (1903–1963)
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Summary
Daniel O. Fagunwa was born on January 1, 1903[1], in Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[2]. He died on December 9, 1963[3], in Bida[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Ondo State[8]
- Date of death: December 7, 1963[9], January 1, 1963[10]
- Place of burial: Ile Oluji/Okeigbo[11]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[12]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba people[13]
- Position held: professor[14]
- Notable work: Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmole[15], Igbó Olódùmarè[16]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[17]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Archives at: National Library of Nigeria[20]
- Cause of death: drowning[21]
- Given name: Daniel[22]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/f/fafunwa.htm[23]
- Manner of death: accidental death[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[25], Who's Who in African Literature[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yoruba[27], Nigerian Pidgin[28], English[29]
- Writing language: Yoruba[30]
- P14541: LCxCF[31]
Why It Matters
Daniel O. Fagunwa has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
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 a writer[5] and teacher[6].
What awards did Daniel O. Fagunwa receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].