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Ogbeide I

Dein of Agbor
Agbor Kingdom
Title
Dein of Agbor
Succession
1st Dein of Agbor
Reigned
c. 1470 – c. 1500
Children
Ogbeide II

About

Ogbeide I is traditionally recognized as the first Dein of Agbor, the paramount ruler of the Ika (Anioma) people in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. Oral traditions place his reign in the late 15th century, a period when the Agbor monarchy was taking shape, possibly through migration from the Benin Empire. His role is foundational in Agbor's royal genealogy, but no contemporary written records exist to confirm specific events or personal details. His significance lies in being the inaugural holder of a title that continues to shape the socio-political identity of the Agbor Kingdom.

Notable facts

  • First Dein of Agbor, according to royal king lists
  • Reign approximately c. 1470–c. 1500
  • Considered the founding monarch of Agbor Kingdom in oral tradition

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