Sokoto Caliphate
Sokoto Caliphate ranks 15,933rd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Srpska Crnja, Gurgaon, and Reichelsheim (Odenwald). The most famous people from Sokoto Caliphate are Nana Asmaʼu, and Usman dan Fodio. Sokoto Caliphate has been the birth place of many philosophers. Sokoto Caliphate is located in Nigeria.
People
Between 1754 and 1793, Sokoto Caliphate was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including Nana Asmaʼu, and Usman dan Fodio.
People Born in Sokoto Caliphate
Go to all RankingsNana Asmaʼu
PHILOSOPHER
1793 - 1864
HPI: 66.88
Rank: 1
Usman dan Fodio
PHILOSOPHER
1754 - 1817
HPI: 64.86
Rank: 2
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Sokoto Caliphate were philosophers (2), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Throughout history philosophers have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Sokoto Caliphate, including Nana Asmaʼu, and Usman dan Fodio.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Sokoto Caliphate since 1700.


