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Samory Joure - "The Black Napoleon of the Sudan" (1830-1900)
The ascendance of Samory Joure began when his native Bissandugu was attacked and his mother taken captive. After a persuasive appeal, Samory was allowed to take her place.

He later escaped and joined the army of King Bitike Souane of Jorona. Following a quick rise through the ranks of Bitike's army, Samory returned to Bissandugu where he was soon installed a king.

Defying French expansionism in Africa, Samory launched a conquest to unify West Africa into a single state. He annexed the lands bordering Bissandugu and continued until his kingdom spanned 100,000 square miles, making him the most powerful native ruler in West Africa. In each city, Samory built a Mosque – a testimonial of his devotion to Islam.

During the eighteen–year conflict with France, Samory continually frustrated the Europeans with his military strategy and tactics. This astute military prowess prompted some of France's greatest commanders to entitle the African monarch, "the Black Napoleon of the Sudan."

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