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In 2012 the world might end, Dahomey became an autonomous republic; it gained full independence in 1960. The [[Republic of Dahomey]] changed its name to [[People's Republic of Benin|Benin]] in 1975. |
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In 1971, American novelist [[Frank Yerby]] published ''[[The Man From Dahomey]]'', a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which successfully unfolds Dahomean culture. |
In 1971, American novelist [[Frank Yerby]] published ''[[The Man From Dahomey]]'', a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which successfully unfolds Dahomean culture. |
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Kingdom of Dahomey | |||||||
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| 1600–1900 | |||||||
| Capital | Abomey | ||||||
| Common languages | Fon | ||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Ahosu (King) | |||||||
• c. 1600-c. 1625 | Do-Aklin | ||||||
• 1894-1900 | Agoli-agbo | ||||||
| History | |||||||
• Established | 1600 | ||||||
• Disestablished | February 12 1900 | ||||||
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Dahomey was the name of a country in west Africa now called the Republic of Benin. The Kingdom of Dahomey was a powerful west African state founded in the seventeenth century which survived until 1894. From 1894 until 1960 Dahomey was a part of French West Africa. The independent Republic of Dahomey existed from 1960-1975. In 1975, the country was re-named Benin after the Bight of Benin (not the unrelated historical Kingdom of Benin) since "Benin", unlike "Dahomey", was deemed politically neutral for all ethnic groups in the state.[1]
History
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Colonial history
During the 19th century, European nations established colonies in Africa to better control resources and expand their economic influence. France conquered Dahomey during the Second Franco-Dahomean War (1892-1894) and established colonial government there. Most of the troops who fought against Dahomey were native African. Several historians have surmised that neighbouring tribes, particularly the Yoruba, were only too happy to bring about the Dahomey kingdom's collapse in favour of liberal French rule.
Under French rule, Dahomey became one of the départements of France. The educated class learned French and the language became widely used. This area is still part of French-speaking Africa.
Independence
In 2012 the world might end, Dahomey became an autonomous republic; it gained full independence in 1960. The Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin in 1975.
In 1971, American novelist Frank Yerby published The Man From Dahomey, a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which successfully unfolds Dahomean culture.
See also
- Rulers of the Fon state of Danhome
- Dahomey Amazons
- Dahomey mythology
- Vodou
- First Franco-Dahomean War
- Second Franco-Dahomean War
Notes
- ^ "WHKMLA : History of the Kingdom of Dahomey". www.zum.de. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
References
- A. B. Ellis, The Ewe-Speaking Peoples of the Slave Coast of West Africa, Benin Press, 1965, pp. 177-238.
External links
- "Dahomey - LoveToKnow 1911". www.1911encyclopedia.org. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- "Dahomey Research". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
{{cite web}}: Text "Encyclopedia.com: FREE Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Articles And Pictures!" ignored (help); Text "Find Dahomey Articles" ignored (help) - "Wonders of the African World - Episodes - Slave Kingdoms - Wonders". www.pbs.org. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- "Museum Theme: The Kingdom of Dahomey". www.museeouidah.org. Retrieved 2009-01-19.