Agaja

king of Dahomey
Person human Q562291
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Agaja

Summary

Agaja is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1700[2]. He passed away in Allada[3]. He died on January 1, 1740[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Agaja died in Allada[3].
  • Agaja was born on January 1, 1700[2].
  • Agaja died on January 1, 1740[4].
  • Agaja's father was Houegbadja[7].
  • Agaja was married to Hwanjile[8].
  • A child of Agaja was Tegbesu[9].
  • Agaja held citizenship in Benin[10].
  • Agaja's professions included monarch[5].
  • Agaja held the position of King of Dahomey[11].
  • Agaja is recorded as male[12].
  • Agaja's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Agaja's Commons category is recorded as Agadja[14].
  • Agaja's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[15].
  • Agaja's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[16].
  • Agaja's sibling is recorded as Akaba of Dahomey[17].
  • Agaja's sibling is recorded as Hangbe[18].

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Origins and Family

Agaja was born on January 1, 1700[2]. His father was Houegbadja[7].

Career and Affiliations

Agaja worked as a monarch[5]. He held the position of King of Dahomey[11].

Personal Life

Among Agaja's spouses was Hwanjile[8]. A child of him was Tegbesu[9].

Death and Burial

Agaja died on January 1, 1740[4]. He passed away in Allada[3].

Why It Matters

Agaja has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where did Agaja die?

Agaja passed away in Allada[3].

Who were Agaja's parents?

Agaja's father was Houegbadja[7].

Who was Agaja married to?

Agaja's spouses include Hwanjile[8].

What did Agaja do for work?

Agaja worked as monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Mastrocom · 2026-08-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Position held King of Dahomey
    Child Tegbesu
    Citizenship
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