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Osman Mohamoud (clan)
Osman Mahmoud ( so, Cusmaan Maxamuud; Arabic: عسمان محمود) is a Somali clan, Somali sub-clan and is one of the largest sub-clans within the larger Majeerteen Harti (Darod), Harti branch of the Darod clan. The sub-clan is most renowned for its rich history within Somalia, That of which include sultanates such as the Majeerteen Sultanate and Sultanate of Hobyo, Hobyo Sultanate. Osman Mahamoud's history is not limited to that of the early comings of Somalia but are still one of the major producers of prominent figures in Somalia today. The sub-clan alone has made for Two Prime Ministers (including the first ever PM of the republic), One President, First President of Federal Parliament of Somalia, Somali National Assembly, Commander of the Somali Police Force, the Founder of the Somali Youth League, and many others. The sub-clan has also had some of Somalia's most successful international figures. Osman Mahamud has produced the first ever Somali Americans, Somali America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yusuf Ali Kenadid
Yusuf Ali Kenadid ( so, Yuusuf Cali Keenadiid; 1837 - 14 August 1911) was a Somali Sultan. He was the founder of the Sultanate of Hobyo in April 1878. He was succeeded atop the throne by his son Ali Yusuf Kenadid. Family Yusuf Ali Kenadid was born into the Bah Yaaqub (part of the larger Bah Dirooble) branch of the Osman Mahamuud, Majeerteen Darod family. He is the father of Osman Yusuf Kenadid, who would go on to create the Osmanya writing script for the Somali language. Yusuf Ali's grandson, Yasin Osman Kenadid, would later help found the Society for Somali Language and Literature. Yusuf Ali was not a lineal descendant of the previous dynasties that governed over northeastern Somalia. He independently amassed his own fortune, and would later evolve into a skilled military leader commanding more senior troops. "Kenadid" was not his surname, but rather a title given to him by his rivals. As per custom among the period's prominent urban traders, to ensure commercial success in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
