Djibril Tamsir Niane
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Summary
Djibril Tamsir Niane was born on January 9, 1932[1], in Conakry[2]. He died on March 8, 2021[3], in Dakar[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], playwright[7], editor[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Hadja Aissatou Diallo[11]
- Child: Katoucha Niane[12], Daouda Tamsir Niane[13], Fifi Tamsir Niane[14], Fatou Tamsir Niane[15], Bachir Tamsir Niane[16]
- Country of citizenship: Guinea[17], Senegal[18]
- Field of work: history of Africa[19], Mali Empire[20], history[21], creative and professional writing[22], theatre art[23], history of West Africa[24]
- Employer: Howard University[25], University of Tokyo[26], University of Conakry[27], Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire[28]
- Educated at: University of Bordeaux[29]
- Notable work: General History of Africa - Volume IV - Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Djibril Tamsir Niane[32]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[33]
- Family name: Niane[34]
- Given name: Djibril[35], Tamsir[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[38], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40], English[41]
- Interested in: Epic of Sundiata[42], Sunjata Keïta[43]
Why It Matters
Djibril Tamsir Niane has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Djibril Tamsir Niane born?
Djibril Tamsir Niane's place of birth was Conakry[2].
Where did Djibril Tamsir Niane die?
Djibril Tamsir Niane passed away in Dakar[4].
Who was Djibril Tamsir Niane married to?
Djibril Tamsir Niane's spouses include Hadja Aissatou Diallo[11].
What did Djibril Tamsir Niane do for work?
Djibril Tamsir Niane worked as a historian[5], writer[6], playwright[7], editor[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Djibril Tamsir Niane go to school?
Djibril Tamsir Niane was educated at University of Bordeaux[29].