King Behanzin

GPTKB entity

Statements (94)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dahomey
gptkb:Dahomey_Kingdom
gptkb:The_Ruins_of_the_Royal_Palaces_of_Abomey
gptkbp:alliance Other African leaders
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:statue
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Dahomey_Amazons
gptkb:Dahomey_Kingdom
gptkb:Vodun_religion
gptkbp:birth_date 1844
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Dahomey
gptkb:Abomey
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Abomey
gptkbp:children gptkb:Prince_Kondo
gptkbp:collects gptkb:French_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Dahomey_Amazons
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Benin culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact Art and literature
Dahomey culture
gptkbp:cultural_representation Statues and memorials
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of resistance
gptkbp:death_date 1906
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Battle_of_Cotonou
gptkb:French_forces
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Films
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:King_Agaja
gptkbp:died January 10, 1906
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Abomey
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations European powers
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Fon_dynasty
gptkbp:established Dahomey military tactics
gptkbp:famous_quote " I will not surrender"
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Battle_of_Porto-Novo
gptkb:First_Franco-Dahomean_War
gptkb:Battle_of_Abomey
gptkb:Second_Franco-Dahomean_War
French colonization
Colonial wars
Cultural imperialism
Colonial exploitation
Independence of Dahomey
Dahomean sovereignty
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studies on colonial resistance
gptkbp:historical_documentation Letters to French government
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Second_Franco-Dahomean_War
gptkbp:historical_figure African history
gptkbp:historical_period Late 19th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Colonial resistance leader
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Behanzin
gptkbp:influenced African nationalism
Post-colonial leaders
Modern African leaders
gptkbp:influenced_by French culture
African traditions
African traditional religion
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Pan-African_movements
gptkbp:inspired_by African nationalism
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in National holidays in Benin
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Béhanzin
Behanzin
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:African_Union
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Historical_significance
gptkb:Diplomatic_negotiations
Cultural preservation
Diplomatic efforts
Military reforms
Political reforms
Leadership style
Cultural identity preservation
Resistance against French colonialism
Resistance tactics
gptkbp:language Fon
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:political_movement
Courage and defiance
National hero of Benin
gptkbp:losses gptkb:Martinique
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Dahomey
Dahomean
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cotonou
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:film
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Glele
gptkbp:reign_end 1889
1906
1889-1906
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Queen_Hangbe
gptkbp:successor King Agoli-Agbo
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:watch
gptkbp:symbolizes Anti-colonial struggle
gptkbp:title King of Dahomey