Osman Yusuf Kenadid | |
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Cusmaan Yuusuf Keenadiid 𐒋𐒚𐒈𐒑𐒛𐒒 𐒕𐒓𐒈𐒚𐒍 𐒏𐒜𐒒𐒖𐒆𐒕𐒆 | |
Born | 1889 |
Died | 14 August 1972 | (aged 82–83)
Nationality | Somali |
Occupation(s) | Poet, writer, teacher, ruler |
Parents |
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Family | Ali Yusuf Kenadid (brother) |
Osman Yusuf Kenadid (Somali: Cusmaan Yuusuf Keenadiid; Arabic: عثمان يوسف كينيديد; 1889 – 14 August 1972) was a Somali poet, writer, teacher and ruler. Born in Ceel Huur in 1889, he went on to create the Osmanya alphabet for writing Somali. He died on 31 August 1972 in Mogadishu.[1]