Ndaté Yalla Mbodj
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ndaté Yalla Mbodj, also known as Ndateh Yalla Mbooj (c. 1810 — 1860[1][2] or 1814—1856),[6] was the last Lingeer (Queen) of Waalo, a Jolof kingdom located in what is now northwest Senegal. During her reign, she fought against French colonization and Moorish invasion of her kingdom. Ndaté Yalla and her sister Ndjeumbeut Mbodj were two of the most powerful women of 19th century Senegalese dynastic history.
This article possibly contains original research. (February 2021) |
This article may be confusing or unclear to readers. (December 2023) |
Quick Facts Ndate Yalla Mbodj, Born ...
Ndate Yalla Mbodj | |
---|---|
Born | 1810[1][2] |
Died | 1860[1][2] Dagana,Wolof Kingdom of Waalo |
Title | Lingeer/Queen |
Spouse(s) | Marosso Tassé Diop (Prince of Cayor and Lord of Koki)[3] |
Children | Sidia Diop[4][5][3] (Prince of Cayor and Waalo) |
Parents | |
Relatives | Ndjeumbeut Mbodj (sister) Joos Maternal Dynasty (father's maternal relatives) Joof family Faye family |
Close