Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof | |||||
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King of Sine | |||||
Reign | 1924–1969 | ||||
Coronation | 28 January 1924 | ||||
Predecessor | Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Fa Ndeb Joof | ||||
Successor | Monarchy abolished | ||||
Born | Kingdom of Sine, present-day : Senegal | ||||
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House | The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof, founded by Maad Semou Njekeh Joof. | ||||
Religion | Serer religion |
Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof (English spelling in the Gambia; variations: Maad a Sinig Mahécor Diouf - French in Senegal; Maad Siin or Mad a Sinig Mahekor Juuf, also Maye Koor Juuf - in Serer-Sine language[1]) was the last king to rule the Serer Kingdom of Sine, now part of independent Senegal. Maad a Sinig means king of Sine in the Serer language. He reigned from 1924 until his death in 1969 (3 August 1969, he died at Diakhao[2]). After his death, the Kingdom of Sine was incorporated into independent Senegal.[3]