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Historical Figure

Yaa Asantewaa

Military Leaders and Commanders

Yaa Asantewaa I was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana.

Facts
Birth Year
1840 1
Wikipedia's infobox gives her birth as circa 1840, year only.
Death Date
1921-10-17 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Role (category)
Military Leader 1
Classification
Gender
Female 1
Connections

Associated With

Ashanti Empire, Polities
Additional Source Ashanti Empire (Wikipedia)Body section on the War of the Golden Stool

In Era

The Late Modern Period, Eras
Source Yaa Asantewaa (Wikipedia)

Participant In

War of the Golden Stool, Events

Yaa Asantewaa took Supreme Command of the Ashanti forces in this war, not merely a participant among many; she rallied the resistance after King Prempeh I was exiled.

Source Wikipedia: War of the Golden Stool
In the Other Atlases
  • Also in Divinity Atlas: Yaa Asantewaa, the same subject.
  • Also in Geography Atlas: Ghana, originated there.
Sources
1. Yaa Asantewaa (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Lead section
    was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire
  • Infobox (born)
    c. 1840
  • Infobox (died)
    17 October 1921
  • Yaa Asantewaa: Gender
    She was appointed by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okese, the Ejisuhene, or Paramount Chief of Ejisu.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • In Era: The Late Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born 1840; died 1921-10-17
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Wikidata: Yaa Asantewaa
Wikidata Q467803, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Ashanti Empire (Wikipedia)
WikipediaAssociated With: Ashanti Empire, Body section on the War of the Golden Stool
Quote, Associated With: Ashanti Empire, Body section on the War of the Golden Stool
The resistance was led by Asante queen Yaa Asantewaa, Queen-Mother of Ejisu
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Wikipedia: War of the Golden Stool
WikipediaParticipant In: War of the Golden Stool, Article body, on her command
Quote, Participant In: War of the Golden Stool, Article body, on her command
The Colonial Office has received disquieting news that the Queen Ashantuah [sic], ruler of Ofesa, has taken Supreme Command of the insurgent forces. She has under her Command General Asmarah ... and an army of 20,000 warriors.
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