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Oba of Benin (1440–1473)
Ewuare (also known as Ewuare the Great; reigned c. 1440–1473) was the twelfth Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. Born Ogun, he was a son of Ohen who
Ewuare
Oba of Benin (2016–present)
Ewuare II (born 20 October 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. He is the 41st Oba, a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of
Ewuare_II
Nigerian ethnic group
from the word Ubini, which came into use during the reign of Oba (ruler) Ewuare, c. 1440. Ubini is an Edo word meaning 'livable', used by Pa Idu, the progenitor
Edo_people
Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo
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
Erediauwa
Edo figure
the reign of Oba Uwaifiokun and Prince Ogun, who later took the name "Oba Ewuare the Great" after becoming the Oba of Benin. She is the pioneer of the first
Emotan
West African kingdom (1180–1897)
bureaucracy, and expanded territorial influence. In 1440, Oba Ewuare, also known as Ewuare the Great, came to power and expanded the borders of the former
Kingdom_of_Benin
Museum in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Benin-Bronzen an Oba Ewuare II." Dw.com, 7 May 2023, retrieved 17 November 2025 Geraldine Kendall Adams: "Nigeria verschenkt Benin-Bronzen an Oba Ewuare II." museumsassociation
Museum_of_West_African_Art
American poet, political activist, author, and lecturer
Ewuare Xola Osayande is an American poet, political activist, author, and lecturer. He currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, US. Osayande is the founder
Ewuare_Osayande
LGA in Edo State, Nigeria
also the capital city of the Benin Empire. The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II's palace is located here. There are four major markets in Oredo Local
Oredo
Traditional ruler of the Edo people
uncertainty in the dates of the reigns of some of the earlier warrior kings Ewuare The Great (1440–1473) Ezoti (Reigned for 14 days) Olua (1473–1480) Ozolua
Oba_of_Benin
Festival in Nigeria by the Binis
tradition states that the festival date coincided with the marriage of Ewuare to a wife named Ewere. Celebrated between Christmas and New Year, the festival
Igue_festival
Oba of Benin (1933–1978)
daughter Princess Elizabeth Olowu, grandson Oba Ewuare II, great-grandson Crown Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, granddaughter Peju Layiwola, and grandson Thompson
Akenzua_II
Oba of Benin (1483 AD – 1504 AD)
youngest son of Ewuare who had significantly expanded the Kingdom of Benin during his reign from 1440 until 1473. Following the death of Ewuare, his eldest
Ozolua
Oba of Benin (1473 AD–1480 AD)
Ewuare. Olua's reign is noted for his actions and the establishment of the Itsekiri kingdom through his son Iginuwa. Olua was the child of Oba Ewuare
Olua
Metal plaques and sculptures from the Kingdom of Benin
The Return of Oba Ewuare to symbolise the Benin belief in reincarnation and a restart of the Benin Bronze Age in the reign of Oba Ewuare II. The piece was
Benin_Bronzes
Capital city of Edo State, Nigeria
reinterpreted by the Portuguese as "Benin" in their own language. Around 1470, Ẹwuare changed the name of the state to Ẹdo. This was about the time the people
Benin_City
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
Since 1440. The monarchy of Ewu is believed to have been organized by Oba Ewuare, at about 1460 (Common Era) and was associated with Bini princes and warriors
Ewu
[citation needed] Eucratides I King of Bactria and Yavana 171 BC – 145 BC Ewuare I King of Benin 1440 – 1473 [citation needed] Farrukhan Chief of Tabaristan
List of people known as the Great
List_of_people_known_as_the_Great
Oba of Benin (1334–1370)
Ohen and became more systematically organised during his reign and that of Ewuare. Academic Heidi Nast in Servants of the Dynasty: Palace Women in World History
Ohen
Nigerian traditional ruler
of Oba Olua, the 14th Oba of Benin (r. 1473–1480), and grandson of Oba Ewuare (r. 1440–1473). Ginuwa's migration from Benin established an independent
Ginuwa_I
Village in Edo State, Nigeria
Gelegele is notable for its sea port on the river which was opened by Oba Ewuare the Great prior to the European exploration of the Great Benin Kingdom.
Gelegele
Topics referred to by the same term
comic book character. Ogun (ruler), Prince of Benin Kingdom crowned as Ewuare. See also Ogün, Turkish name This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Ogun_(disambiguation)
Historic moat in Nigeria
Obas, the moat-building tradition persisted. Obas like Oba Oguola and Oba Ewuare re-dug and deepened some of these structures.Oba Oguola, who reigned around
Benin_Moat
Village in Edo state
direct boundary with Omi village to the east at the time of the Ogisos, Oba Ewuare (1440-1473), Oba Ozolua (1480-1504) and Oba Esigie (1504-1547) among others
Unuamen,_Nigeria
One hundred years, from 1401 to 1500
Moctezuma I, the Aztecs become the dominant power in Mesoamerica. 1440: Oba Ewuare comes to power in the West African city of Benin, and turns it into an empire
15th_century
Ethnic group in Nigeria
The third significant wave of migration occurred during the reign of Oba Ewuare I of Benin (c. 1440–1473). During this period, some Esan groups who had
Esan_people
Musical artist
Akenzua II who reigned as Oba of Benin from 1933 to 1978, the nephew of Oba Ewuare II, the current Oba of Benin, and the nephew of Princess Elizabeth Olowu
Thompson_Iyamu
Nigerian traditional ruler (born 1984)
relative of the Benin royal family through Ginuwa's grandfather, who was Oba Ewuare the Great of the Kingdom of Benin. He is also descended from Oranmiyan in
Ogiame_Atuwatse_III
Benin's Queen Mother
it may, Princess Eghiunwe Akenzua, the late mother of the incumbent Oba Ewuare II, was posthumously invested with the title by her son during his coronation
Iyoba_of_Benin
Place in Edo State, Nigeria
believed to have taken place in the mid-15th century, during the reign of Oba Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom. This period in the Benin empire was characterised
Auchi
people Benin conquered made Benin into an imperial power. It was under Oba Ewuare (r. 1440–1473) that Benin became an empire by launching its military and
Art_of_the_Kingdom_of_Benin
Historical bronze statue from Benin City in Nigeria
demands that the statue be repatriated back to Nigeria. It was transferred to Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, and Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments
Okukor
Ethnic group in Edo State, Nigeria
that they migrated from Benin, during the rule of Oba Ewuare.[citation needed] The title Ewuare (Oworuare), means "all is well" or "the trouble has ceased"
Afemai_people
Otedo in Nigeria
ivory, and other materials. The empire was established around 1440 by Oba Ewuare The Great Obadan came to prominence during the reign of King Akenzua I around
Obadan
Oba of Benin (r. 1700–1712)
due to old age. His ascension was intended to circumvent a prophecy by Ewuare the Great that foretold governmental upheaval under an Oba named Idova.
Ewuakpe
British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin
for all repatriated Benin Bronzes to be turned over to the ownership of Ewuare II, the current Oba of Benin and a direct descendant of the ruler of Benin
Benin_Expedition_of_1897
Traditional state in Ondo State, Nigeria
suppression of resistance by "rebellious Akure" during the reign of Oba Ewuare of Benin (1440–1473), although the Deji was allowed to remain as a nominal
Akure_Kingdom
Market in Edo State, Nigeria
Uwarraye. In the 15th century, during the reigns of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great, Emotan was a respected market woman celebrated for her humanitarian
Oba_Market
Onojie of Uromi
Esan kingdoms initially relocated from Benin City during the rule of Oba Ewuare. These small settlements extended through interior development and recorded
Agba_Nojie_of_Uromi
Traditional Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria
was a son of Iwhuruoha who migrated from Benin during the reign of Oba Ewuare. Historically, Akpor developed as one of the traditional Ikwerre kingdoms
Akpor
Nigerian grammar school
politician Emmanuel Emovon, former vice-chancellor of the University of Jos Ewuare II, Oba of Benin Lucky Igbinedion, former two-time governor, Edo State,
Edo_College
Calendar year
24 – John Cantius, Polish scholar and theologian (b. 1390) date unknown Ewuare I, Oba of Benin Jean Jouffroy, French prelate and diplomat (b. c. 1412)
1473
N'duffu V King of the Ashanti – Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II Kingdom of Benin – Ewuare II Kingdom of Ile-Ife – Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Kano Emirate – Muhammadu
List_of_hereditary_monarchies
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
man called Edeikholor, treasurer of the Bini empire during the reign of Ewuare the Great. The name may be a variant of "Obiaza", meaning treasurer, or
Ubiaja
Nigerian kingdoms
Gera/Fulani Bauchi Rilwanu Adamu Jumba 2010 Emir Benin South Edo Benin City Ewuare II 2016 Oba Bichi North Hausa Bichi Nasiru Ado Bayero 2019 Emir Bida North
List of Nigerian traditional states
List_of_Nigerian_traditional_states
fantasy writer and former civil rights lawyer Roscoe Orman (born 1944) Ewuare Osayande (living) Brenda Marie Osbey (born 1957), poet Candace Owens (born
List of African-American writers
List_of_African-American_writers
Oba of Benin (1504 AD–1550 AD)
2307/3337805. ISSN 0001-9933. JSTOR 3337805. 50 Great Africans - Oba Esigie & Oba Ewuare Accessed 10 January 2007 The correct History of Edo Accessed 10 January
Esigie
Nigerian order of merit
Businessman and Philanthropist Private CFR 23 Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II Oba of Benin Public CFR 24 Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya Former Chief of Army
Order_of_the_Federal_Republic
16th century ivory saltcellar made in the Kingdom of Benin
The kingdom reached its peak during the rule of Ewuare the Great, he ruled from 1440 to 1473. King Ewuare expanded its natural borders and introduced wood
Saltcellar with Portuguese Figures
Saltcellar_with_Portuguese_Figures
and aquamaniles in the forms of leopards and rams. Historians credit Oba Ewuare, who reigned in the mid-fifteenth century, with the original acquisition
Benin court and ceremonial art
Benin_court_and_ceremonial_art
influence. The Benin Empire became a threat in the 15th century under Oba Ewuare. Since they were against slavery, their power took a downturn when the slave
History of Nigeria before 1500
History_of_Nigeria_before_1500
Oba of Benin (1750 AD–1804 AD)
and gods. The Kingdom of Benin reached its peak of power and glory under Ewuare the Great, who reigned from 1440 to 1473. He expanded the kingdom's borders
Akengbuda
Oba of Benin (1816 AD–1848 AD)
The zenith of the Kingdom of Benin's power and influence came during Oba Ewuare the Great's reign (1440–1473). He expanded the kingdom's territories through
Osemwende
Calendar year
of Benin, is killed by his brother, the Prince Ogun, who succeeds him as Ewuare I. Zhu Quan writes the Cha Pu ("Tea Manual") in China. January 22: Ivan
1440
Place in Anambra State, Nigeria
ISBN 978-0-8204-1267-2. The "Oguaro" war maybe referring to the incursions of Oba Ewuare against the Ika-Igbo and other communities. Oriji, J. (1994). "The Omoku
Oba,_Anambra_State
Obayantor - Ewuare Primary School I; Obayantor - Ewuare Primary School II; Obayantor - Ewuare Primary School III; Obayantor Iyi - Ewuare Primary School
List_of_villages_in_Edo_State
1255 military battle in Benin Empire
city. In recent times, particularly surrounding the 2016 coronation of Ewuare II, the Battle of Ekiokpagha has become a point of controversy. The Ogiamien
Battle_of_Ekiokpagha
in political expansion and consolidation in the region. Under Oba (king) Ewuare (c. 1450–1480 CE), the state was organised for conquest. He solidified central
History_of_West_Africa
Equestrian statue designed in honour of Emotan
in the Ancient Benin Kingdom during the reigns of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great. The statue was unveiled on 20 March 1954 by Oba Akenzua II and
Emotan_Statue
came from the word "Ubinu", which came into use during the reign of Oba Ewuare the Great, C. 1440. The word "Ubinu" was used to depict and portray the
Culture_of_Nigeria
Orobiru, Oba (1397–1434) Uwaifiokun, Oba (1434–1440) Ezoti, Oba (1473–1474) Ewuare I, Oba (1440–1473) Olua, Oba (1475–1480) Ozolua, Oba (1480–1504) Burkina
List of state leaders in the 15th century
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_15th_century
Type of cylindrical sculpture of the Benin Empire
worshiped the hand since the time of Oba Ewuare, the fifteenth-century warrior king. The wars of expansion that Ewuare waged and won not only gave him the
Benin_altars_to_the_hand
Esan community in Edo State, Nigeria
and other religions are present in the community Source: In 1460 AD, Oba Ewuare passed laws of mourning that prohibited sexual intercourse, bathing, drumming
Idoa,_Nigeria
priests, kings and ghosts of Benin". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-21. "Oba Ewuare II: A quintessential monarch at 66". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2019-10-18
List of current non-sovereign African monarchs
List_of_current_non-sovereign_African_monarchs
Nigerian academic and nutritionist (born 1956)
council to the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Ukukpolokpolo, Ogidigan, Oba Ewuare II. Salami was born in Jos, Nigeria. However, she is from Edo, specifically
Lilian_Salami
Name of the Ancient Benin Kingdom
carpenters and carvers. These attributions are simply copied from the later Oba Ewuare I, however; the two rulers are often conflated in oral tradition. Ere also
Igodomigodo
North American charitable organization
international advocacy office at the United Nations in New York City. As of 2015, Ewuare Osayande served as the group's Anti-Oppression Coordinator. MCC also takes
Mennonite_Central_Committee
Bilateral relations
head of the royal family responsible for the slave hunt at the time, Oba Ewuare II. Five Germans have coached the Nigerian national football team: Gernot
Germany–Nigeria_relations
Medieval and early modern history of the African region
political expansion and consolidation from its very beginning. Under Oba (king) Ewuare (c. 1450 – 1480 AD), the state was organized for conquest. He solidified
Medieval and early modern Africa
Medieval_and_early_modern_Africa
Processes" in African Historical Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2. (1970), p. 268. "Oba Ewuare II Coronation Speech 2016". Retrieved 2017-07-09. Dates calculated on the
List of state leaders in the 14th century
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_14th_century
River in Nigeria
been considered a spiritual guardian of Benin City, especially after Oba Ewuare the Great was believed to have fortified it against external threats. Over
Ikpoba_River
"Four Chaplains" on the troop transport Dorchester during World War II Ewuare II, Oba of Benin Santanu Bhattacharya, PhD 1989, chemical biologist and
List of Rutgers University people
List_of_Rutgers_University_people
Ethnic group / kingdom in Nigeria
of Delta State also moved out of Benin. This was during the reign of Oba Ewuare the Great. The Oba was accused of being very strict and cruel to the people
Weppa_Wanno
Ogiso of Igodomigodo (c. 1050–1070)
kingdom's ancestral homeland. This tradition remained until the reign of Oba Ewuare in the 15th century. Oriagba was the first Ogiso to organise a royal pilgrimage
Oriagba
Place in Edo State, Nigeria
of Benin who pulled out from the military assignment at the era of Oba Ewuare of Benin kingdom. The leader of the warrior is reported to be a native of
Somorika
River in Nigeria
July 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020. Walker R (2006). When We Ruled: Oba Ewuare the Great of Benin (ruled c.1440-c.1473 AD). Reklaw Education Ltd. Archived
Ovia_River
LGA and town in Edo State, Nigeria
overseeing Benin customs such as traditional burial rites as established by Oba Ewuare 1 and the other Warrior Kings nearly 600 hundred years ago. Administration
Igueben
Traditional state in Delta State, Nigeria
of Oba Olua of the Kingdom of Benin (r. 1473–1480), himself a son of Oba Ewuare (r. 1440–1473). Born around 1445 and raised in the Benin royal court, Ginuwa’s
Kingdom_of_Warri
Oba of Benin (1200 AD–1235 AD)
Morton-Williams 2018, p. 334-336. Eweka 1998, p. 25. Egharevba 1968, p. 90. "Oba Ewuare Coronation Speech 2016". Scribd. 5 August 2021. Archived from the original
Eweka_I
Kingdoms, 552. See al-Nuwayri (v.2, App.1) and Ibn Khaldoun, v.2 "Oba Ewuare II Coronation Speech 2016". Retrieved 2017-07-09. Weiers 1986: 505 L. Petech
List of state leaders in the 12th century
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_12th_century
Nigerian Jurist and former Chief Judge of Edo State
the rule of law. That year, upon her retirement, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, honoured her by presenting the traditional royal Ikele beaded ring and
Esohe_Frances_Ikponmwen
ceremonial costumes that hip ornaments are a part of originated from Oba Ewuare. Brass casting was almost exclusively at the command of the Oba and consisted
Hip_Ornament:_Leopard_Head
Community in southeastern Nigeria
economic And political power. Furthermore, the ironhanded reign of Oba Ewuare the Great and his successor, Oba Esigie, precipitated the move, which affected
Eziorsu
calculated on the basis of Lange, Diwan, 65–77; id., Kingdoms, 552. "Oba Ewuare II Coronation Speech 2016". Retrieved 2017-07-09. "Qosqo of the Incas".
List of state leaders in the 13th century
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_13th_century
Cultural Region in Nigeria
biggest influence on Esanland came from the Benin Empire. In 1460, Oba Ewuare passed laws of mourning that prohibited sexual intercourse, bathing, drumming
Esanland
Newspaper and magazine in Nigeria
means (Land of the King) in Edo language was established in memory of Oba Ewuare published by Obaland Magazine and multichoice media house, on its website
Obaland_Magazine
Decade
of Benin, is killed by his brother, the Prince Ogun, who succeeds him as Ewuare I. Zhu Quan writes the Cha Pu ("Tea Manual") in China. January 20 – The
1440s
Decade
24 – John Cantius, Polish scholar and theologian (b. 1390) date unknown Ewuare I, Oba of Benin Jean Jouffroy, French prelate and diplomat (b. c. 1412)
1470s
fourteenth century AD (circa 1415). His father was the eldest son of Oba Ewuare and heir apparent to the throne. Young Imah, emotionally shattered by the
Emai_people
Ogiso of Igodomigodo (c. 1110 – c. 1112)
traditions. The resistance to female rule persisted, as later seen when Oba Ewuare's attempt to name his daughter, Edeleyo, as successor met similar rejection
Ohuede
EWUARE
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Girl/Female
Indian
Captivating, Enchanting
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Shaddick, a variant of Chadwick.
Girl/Female
Irish
From rua + ri “red-headed king†it is often used as the feminine of the name Rory.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Hebrew
Particle
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Fullwood.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Timekeeper
Girl/Female
Indian
Victory, Successful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Telugu
Blazing Forth
Girl/Female
English
Greek Dorothy meaning Gift of God.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Goddess Parvati
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