Siddiq Abubakar III
Sultan of Sokoto from 1938 to 1988 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, GCON, KBE (15 March 1903 – 1 November 1988) was a Nigerian Muslim leader (Sarkin Musulmi). He served as the 17th Sultan of Sokoto between 17 June 1938 and 1 November 1988, making him the longest-reigning Sultan.[1][2]
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Siddiq Abubakar III | |
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Sarkin Musulmi | |
Sultan of Sokoto | |
Reign | 17 June 1938 – 1 November 1988 |
Predecessor | Hassan Dan Mu’azu Ahmad |
Successor | Ibrahim Dasuki |
Born | 15 March 1903 (1903-03-15) Dange |
Died | 1 November 1988(1988-11-01) (aged 85) |
Father | Usman Shehu |
Religion | Sunni Islam |
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