Yaa Asantewaa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Yaa Asantewaa I (c. 1840 – 17 October 1921) was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana. She was appointed by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okese, the Edwesuhene, or ruler, of Edwesu. In 1900, she led the Ashanti war also known as the War of the Golden Stool, or the Yaa Asantewaa War of Independence, against the British Empire.
Quick facts about Yaa Asantewaa
- Full name: Yaa Asantewaa
- Born: 1832-01-01
- Nationality: Gold Coast Colony
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q467803
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Who is Yaa Asantewaa?
Yaa Asantewaa I (c.
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Yaa Asantewaa is Gold Coast Colony.
When was Yaa Asantewaa born?
Yaa Asantewaa was born on 1832-01-01.
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