Battle of Logandème 1859
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 May 1859 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1859 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Senegal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 14.3170, -16.4170 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Logandème (18 May 1859) was an uprising led by the Serer King Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof, king of Sine, against the French Empire. The battle took place at Logandème (in Fatick) which was a part of Sine at the time. The battle was also a revenge attack against the Serer people after their resounding victory against France at the Battle of Djilass (or Tilas) on 13 May 1859. It was the first time that France decided to employ cannonball in the Senegambia.
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