Politics · 1904–1996
Nnamdi Azikiwe — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 16 November 1904 · Died: 11 May 1996 · Age at death: 91
How old was Nnamdi Azikiwe when he died?
Nnamdi Azikiwe died aged 91. He was born on 16 November 1904 and died on 11 May 1996.
First President of Nigeria and advocate for African independence
Did you know?He was an accomplished athlete in his youth, competing in boxing, swimming and football while studying in America.
Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe PC (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996), commonly referred to as Zik of Africa, was a Nigerian politician, statesman, and revolutionary leader who served as the first native governor-general of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first president of Nigeria during the First Nigerian Republic…
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- Age at death
- 91
- Would be
- 121
- Years since death
- 30
- Born
- November 16, 1904 · Zungeru, Nigeria
- Died
- May 11, 1996
- Nationality
- Nigerian
- Known for
- Politics
Family
- Spouses
- Flora Azikiwe, Uche Azikiwe
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- Born on November 16Born on November 16 too? You share your birthday with Nnamdi Azikiwe, Guillermo Lasso, José Saramago and 24 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on May 11Nnamdi Azikiwe is remembered every May 11, along with 15 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Nnamdi Azikiwe was bornA newspaper front page for 16 November 1904, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayNnamdi Azikiwe would be 121 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryNnamdi Azikiwe's 122nd birthday is in 22 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!122nd
- Death anniversaryThe 31st anniversary of Nnamdi Azikiwe's death is in 198 days. A moment to remember their legacy.31st
- Scorpio zodiac signScorpio people are known for being intense, passionate and resourceful. Are you a Scorpio like Nnamdi Azikiwe? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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