Guimbi Ouattara

Guimbi, sometimes Guimbé, Ouattara (1836–1919) was a West African ruler and military leader in what is today Burkina Faso.

Ouattara was the eldest daughter of Diori Ouattara and Makogo Ouattara. Her father died when she was three, and her younger brother succeeded him, but she nevertheless went on to play an active part in regional politics.[1] She participated in a number of military campaigns throughout her career. Notably she worked with Samori Ture to put down the rebellious Tiéfo; she was with him when his sources destroyed Noumoudara, and she remained a powerful influence in Bobo-Dioulasso through the following years.[2] She prevented Ture from destroying the city herself, plying him with gifts and offering him a magic potion so that he would change his plans.[3] Ouattara was married and widowed three times.[1] She was also active in diplomacy with European explorers, receiving Louis-Gustave Binger, François Crozat, and Parfait-Louis Monteil.[2] Ouattara is still remembered today in Bobo-Dioulasso, where a maternity hospital[4] and a professional school both bear her name.[5] Her mausoleum, a modern structure, can still be visited.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Katrina Manson; James Knight; Gill Harvey (2011). Burkina Faso. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 288–. ISBN 978-1-84162-352-8.
  2. 1 2 Kathleen E. Sheldon (2005). Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-5331-7.
  3. ↑ "Le conte de Bobodioulasso : où comment la ville de Bobo Dioulasso fut sauvée..." www.globeconteurs.info. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "2017 : Le premier bébé de la maternité Guimbi Ouattara est né à 00h05". 1 January 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "::.Lycée Professionnel Régional GUIMBI OUATTARA..::". lprgo.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
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