Kpengla: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Kpengla? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Kpengla was a King of the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin, from 1774 until 1789. Kpengla followed his father Tegbessou to the throne and much of his administration was defined by the increasing Atlantic slave trade and regional rivalry over the profits from this trade. His attempts to control the slave trade generally failed, and when he died of smallpox in 1789, his son Agonglo came to the throne and ended many of his policies.
Quick facts about Kpengla
- Full name: Kpengla
- Born: 1735-01-01
- Nationality: Benin
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q320976
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kpengla?
Kpengla was a King of the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin, from 1774 until 1789.
What nationality is Kpengla?
Kpengla is Benin.
When was Kpengla born?
Kpengla was born on 1735-01-01.
Sources
More in Royals
Keep reading
