Queen Amina
Hausa Muslim Warrior Queen of Zazzau
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Summary
Queen Amina was born on 1533[1] in Zazzau[2]. She died on January 1, 1610[3]. She worked as a warrior[4]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,448 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Zazzau[6]
- Native language: Hausa[7]
- Ethnic group: Hausa people[8]
- Field of work: warrior[9], queen[10], battle[11]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Noble title: queen regnant[14]
- Commons category: Queen Amina[15]
- Given name: Amina[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hausa[17]
- Different from: Amina[18]
- Social classification: slave owner[19]
- Writing language: English[20]
Why It Matters
Queen Amina has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Queen Amina born?
Queen Amina was born in Zazzau[2].
What did Queen Amina do for work?
Queen Amina worked as a warrior[4].