Sonni Ali
King of the Songhai Empire
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Sonni Ali was born on January 1, 1464[1]. He died on January 1, 1492[2]. He worked as a sovereign[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,173 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Child: Sonni Baru[5]
- Country of citizenship: Dipper[6]
- Ethnic group: Songhai people[7]
- Position held: monarch[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Cause of death: drowning[10]
- Manner of death: accidental death[11]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[12]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[13]
- P14541: 45y5HO[14]
Why It Matters
Sonni Ali has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
What did Sonni Ali do for work?
Sonni Ali worked as a sovereign[3].