Q945436
Sonni Ali
King of the Songhai Empire
| Bio | Sonni Ali, also known as Si Ali, Sonni Ali Ber, reigned from about 1464 to 1492 as the 15th ruler of the Sunni dynasty of the Songhai Empire. He transformed the relatively small state into an empire by conquering Timbuktu, Massina, the Inner Niger Delta, and Djenne.2 |
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| Born | c. 14641 |
| Died | c. 14921 |
| Occupation | sovereign1 |
| Cause of death | drowning, accidental death1 |
| Status | Possible: Sonni Ali may be a 27 Club member |