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Kuri I of Kanem

d. 1340

African king of Kanem

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Kure I (Kure bin ʿAbdallāh ), called Kure Gana (meaning "Kure the Younger" ) and Kure al-Saghir, Stewart dated it to 1350–1351, and Bosworth (2012) dated it to 1326–1327. A contradictory tradition places his death in Hausaland. Kure Gana was succeeded as mai'' by his elder brother Kure Kura.

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Important facts

Died
1340

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kuri I of Kanem?

African king of Kanem

When did Kuri I of Kanem die?

Kuri I of Kanem died in 1340.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kuri I of Kanem

· Wikidata: Q6445956

· DBpedia: Kure I Gana

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