Erediauwa, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Erediauwa

Oba of Benin

Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1923

Date of Death: 29-Apr-2016

Profession: civil servant

Nationality: Nigeria

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Erediauwa

  • Erediauwa (22 June 1923 – 2016) was the 39th Oba of Benin, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
  • Formerly known as Prince Solomon Akenzua, Oba Erediauwa's full title was His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I.
  • He was succeeded by Ewuare II.Oba Erediauwa took on the title and duties as traditional head of state and rightful heir of the Benin Empire when he was crowned, succeeding his father, Oba Akenzua II, in a ceremony held in Benin City, Nigeria, on 23 March 1979.

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