Abdullah Abdurahman | |
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 Abdullah Abdurahman | |
| Born | 18 December 1872 |
| Died | 2 February 1940 (aged 67) |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupations | |
| Children | Zainunnisa Gool |
| Awards | Order for Meritorious Service: Class 1 (Gold) |
Abdullah Abdurahman (18 December 1872 – 2 February 1940) was a South African politician and physician, born in Wellington, Cape Colony. He was the first Coloured city councillor of Cape Town, and the first ever Coloured South African to win election to a public body. He led the anti-segregationist movement African Political Organization established in 1902.[1]
- ^ Bill Nasson (September 2004). "Abdurahman, Abdullah (1872–1940)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/73214. Retrieved 22 March 2007. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)