Babikr Bedri
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Babikr Bedri (Arabic: بابكر بدري; 1 June 1856 – 1954; also spelled Babiker Badri) was a Mahdist Sudanese warrior and social activist who laid the foundations for women's education in Sudan. Bedri began with a small school for his own daughters. Over time, the school moved to Omdurman and formed the basis for today's Ahfad University for Women in Sudan.
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Babiker Bedri | |
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بابكر بدري | |
Born | 1 June 1856 |
Died | 1954 |
Nationality | Sudanese |
Occupation(s) | Teacher Social activist Warrior |
Known for | Role in the Mahdist War and pioneer for women's education in Sudan |
Children | Ali Bedri (son) Malik Badri (son) |
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