Kingdom of Benin
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The Kingdom of Benin or Empire of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, which was known as Daho
The leopard, totem of the kings and emperors of Benin
The python, totem of the kings and emperors of Benin
Bronze head of a queen mother, early 16th century
A Benin Bronze depicts a Portuguese merchant with brass manillas in the background
Ewuare II
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Ewuare II was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. He is the thirty-ninth Oba, a title created for the Head of State of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.
Kingdom of Benin
…languages Edo Religion Edo Religion, Catholic Christianity Government Monarchy Oba • 1180–1246 (first) Eweka I • 1888–1897 Ovonramwen • 2016–present Ewuare II History • Oba monarchy replaces Ogiso monarchy 1180 • Conquered by the United Kingdom, integrated into Niger Coast Protectorate 1897 • Ovonramwen dies…
Ewuare II in 2023
The Oba's wives, at his coronation in 2016
Procession of high priests at the coronation in 2016