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| Birthday |
30th November, 1779
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| Birthplace |
Benin City, Kingdom of Benin
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| Died |
1848
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| Place of Death |
Benin City, Kingdom of Benin
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Osemwende (c. 1780–1848), originally known as Prince Eredia-uwa, was the thirty-third Oba of Benin who reigned from c. – c.. He was the son of Oba Obanosa and the brother of Ogbebo, whom he defeated in a civil war to claim the throne. He restored peace and stability to the kingdom after a turbulent period of succession crisis and expanded and consolidated his empire through military conquests and diplomatic alliances. He also promoted trade and commerce with foreign nations, especially the Portuguese, and fostered art and learning among his people. He was revered as a wise and benevolent ruler who brought good tidings to his kingdom.
