John Canoe: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Canoe, also known as January Conny (died circa 1725), was the European name given to an Akan warrior from Axim, Ghana. He was a chief of the Ahanta people in the early 18th century, who established a stronghold in the defunct Fort Fredericksburg (present-day Princes Town) and fought multiple wars with European traders for twenty years. The stronghold finally fell in 1725, though Canoe's fate is unknown. He is commemorated in the Junkanoo festival held in the Caribbean each December.
Quick facts about John Canoe
- Full name: John Canoe
- Born: 1670-01-01
- Nationality: Ghana
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q16988172
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Who is John Canoe?
John Canoe, also known as January Conny (died circa 1725), was the European name given to an Akan warrior from Axim, Ghana.
What nationality is John Canoe?
John Canoe is Ghana.
When was John Canoe born?
John Canoe was born on 1670-01-01.
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