About Birayma N'dyeme Eter
Birayma N'dyeme Eter was a ruler.
Birayma N'dyeme Eler, also spelled Biram Njeme Eler (ruled c.1465–c.1481) was the seventh ruler, or Burba, of the Jolof Empire. He was a member of the Jonaï maternal lineage, which originated in Baol.
Reign Information about Biram Njeme Eler, coming mostly from oral histories, is debated by scholars. Rokhaya Fall, relying on Senegambian oral histories as well as 15th century Portuguese sources, credits him with founding a new capital for the empire at Ceng as well as conquering Namandirou, Saloum, and the Mandinka kingdoms of the north bank of the Gambia River in the middle of the century.
Eler was succeeded by his nephew, Tasé Daaguleen, after Tasé had defeated his son Bukar Bige in a power struggle.
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Who was Birayma N'dyeme Eter?
ruler of the Jolof empire
When did Birayma N'dyeme Eter die?
Birayma N'dyeme Eter died in 1481.
What was Birayma N'dyeme Eter's occupation?
Birayma N'dyeme Eter was a ruler.
What nationality was Birayma N'dyeme Eter?
Birayma N'dyeme Eter's recorded nationality: Jolof Empire.
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