words (1977) compiled by Trevor Donald
Child of Dandelions, Governor General Award Finalist (2008) Shenaaz Nanji
Notes
A ^ Many sources, like Encyclopdia Britannica, Encarta and the Columbia Encyclopedia, hold that Amin was born in Koboko or Kampala circa 1925, and that the exact date of his birth is unknown. Researcher Fred Guweddeko claimed that Amin was born on 17 May 1928, but that is disputed. The only certainty is that Amin was born some time during the mid-1920s.
B ^ He conferred a doctorate of law on himself from Makerere University.
C ^ The Victorious Cross (VC) was a medal made to emulate the British Victoria Cross.
D ^ According to Henry Kyema and the African Studies Review, Idi Amin had 34 children. Some sources say Amin claimed to have fathered 32 children. A report in The Monitor says he was survived by 45 left