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Houegbadja

King of Dahomey · Benin · On the map · Historical Figures · Died 1685

Houegbadja or Wegbaja or Aho was a King in the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin, from around 1645 until 1685. Houegbadja followed his father Dakodonou to the throne and formed much of the administration and religious practices for the Kingdom of Dahomey.

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Because of this he is often credited as the First King of Dahomey.

Country
Benin
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1685