The Royal Houses of Delta State

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Ogbowuru I

Olu of Warri
Warri Kingdom
Title
Olu of Warri
Succession
14th Olu of Warri
Reigned
c. 1740 – c. 1760
Father
Akenjoye II

About

Ogbowuru I was the 14th Olu (king) of the Warri Kingdom, part of the Itsekiri people in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. He was the son of Akenjoye II and succeeded him around 1740, reigning until approximately 1760. His reign fell within a period when the Itsekiri were active intermediaries in trade with Europeans along the Benin River and Niger Delta, exporting slaves and later palm oil. No detailed records of his personal achievements or specific events during his rule have survived; historical knowledge is limited to his place in the royal lineage.

Notable facts

  • Son of Akenjoye II
  • 14th Olu of Warri
  • Reigned in the mid-18th century, c. 1740–1760
  • His kingdom was involved in European trade during that era

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