Biri I Uthman
| Biri I Uthman | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 12th century (26–27 years) c. 1151–1177 |
| Predecessor | Dunama I Umemi |
| Successor | Abdullah I Bikur |
| Regent | Fasama |
| Died | c. 1177 "Ghamtilú" |
| Spouse | Zainab |
| Issue | Abdullah I Bikur Bitku |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Dunama I Umemi |
| Mother | Fasama |
Biri I (Biri bin Dunama), also recorded as Uthman Biri (ʿUthmān Biri bin Dunama), was mai (ruler) of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the mid-to-late 12th century, ruling approximately 1151–1177.