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Ado Bayero
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Ado Bayeropronunciationⓘ CFR, LLD, JP (25 July 1930 – 6 June 2014) was the Emir of Kano from 1963 to 2014.[1]
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Sarkin Kano | |||||
![]() Late Emir of Kano at early age. | |||||
Emir of Kano | |||||
Reign | 22 October 1963 – 6 June 2014 | ||||
Coronation | 27 February 1964 | ||||
Predecessor | Muhammad Inuwa | ||||
Successor | Muhammadu Sanusi II | ||||
Heir presumptive | Sanusi Ado Bayero | ||||
Born | (1930-07-25)25 July 1930
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Died | 6 June 2014(2014-06-06) (aged 83) Kano, Kano State, Nigeria | ||||
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Dynasty | Dabo | ||||
Father | Abdullahi Bayero | ||||
Mother | Hajiya Hasiyatu (Mai Babban Daki) | ||||
Religion | Islam | ||||
Nigeria's Ambassador to Senegal | |||||
In office 1962 – October 1963 | |||||
Prime Minister | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | ||||
Preceded by | position established | ||||
Succeeded by | Sani Kontagora | ||||
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