Béhanzin: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gbehanzin, also known as Béhanzin (c. 1845 – 10 December 1906), is considered the eleventh (if Adandozan is not counted) King of Dahomey, modern-day Republic of Benin. Upon taking the throne, he changed his name from Kondo. Following his father Glele's suicide, Béhanzin ascended the throne in January 1890 and ruled until 1894, when he was defeated by the French in the Second Franco-Dahomean War and exiled to Martinique. Béhanzin was Dahomey's last independent ruler established through traditional power structures. He led the resistance to French colonization of his kingdom, during the Dahomey Wars.
Quick facts about Béhanzin
- Full name: Béhanzin
- Born: 1844-09-07
- Nationality: Dahomey
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2366953
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Who is Béhanzin?
Gbehanzin, also known as Béhanzin (c. 1845 – 10 December 1906), is considered the eleventh (if Adandozan is not counted) King of Dahomey, modern-day Republic of Benin.
What nationality is Béhanzin?
Béhanzin is Dahomey.
When was Béhanzin born?
Béhanzin was born on 1844-09-07.
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