Family Tree

The descendants of El Hadji Malick Sy and the succession of Khalifes

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El Hadji Malick Sy

"Maodo"

1855 - 1922

Founder of the Zawiya of Tivaouane

Serigne Babacar Sy

1885 - 1957

Second son of Maodo - First Khalife (1922-1957)

Serigne Mansour Sy

"Balkhawmi"

1900 - 1957

The Scholar (Khalife for a few months in 1957)

Serigne Abdoul Aziz Sy

"Dabakh"

1904 - 1997

Khalife (1957-1997)

Serigne Mouhammadoul Habib Sy

1906 - 1992

Youngest son of Maodo

About this tree

This family tree presents a simplified view of the descendants of El Hadji Malick Sy, focusing on the lineage of Khalifes and major figures of the family.

Maodo's family is very extensive, with hundreds of descendants spread across Senegal and the entire world.

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Legend

Founder (Maodo)

Current Khalife

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