Toffa I
King Toffa I (c.1850-1908) was a ruler of the kingdom of , or Ajase, an area of Benin which today is known as Porto-Novo. Upon becoming ruler in 1874, he was renowned for his openness and cooperation with the colonial powers. He encouraged his employees to attend French schools to receive western education and was also tolerant of Islam and Christianity entering the country and coexisting with traditional endogenous religions such as Animism or Orisha. However, the alliance between Toffa I and the kings of Abomey was never successful. He established the Order of the Black Star in 1889. The palace which he lived in, located in Porto-Novo, is now a royal museum, providing a valuable insight into royal life during his reign. A statue of Toffa is located in Porto-Novo.
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Toffa I
King Toffa I (c.1850-1908) was a ruler of the kingdom of , or Ajase, an area of Benin which today is known as Porto-Novo. Upon becoming ruler in 1874, he was renowned for his openness and cooperation with the colonial powers. He encouraged his employees to attend French schools to receive western education and was also tolerant of Islam and Christianity entering the country and coexisting with traditional endogenous religions such as Animism or Orisha. However, the alliance between Toffa I and the kings of Abomey was never successful. He established the Order of the Black Star in 1889. The palace which he lived in, located in Porto-Novo, is now a royal museum, providing a valuable insight into royal life during his reign. A statue of Toffa is located in Porto-Novo.
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King Toffa I (c.1850-1908) was ...... offa is located in Porto-Novo.
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Toffa I (geboren rond 1840 - 7 ...... n van de machtige kolonisator.
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Toffa, né dans les années 1850 ...... achée à la colonie du Dahomey.
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Тофа (Тоффа) (між 1840 і 1850 ...... дар) Аджаче в 1874—1908 роках.
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King Toffa I (c.1850-1908) was ...... offa is located in Porto-Novo.
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Toffa I (geboren rond 1840 - 7 ...... e douanerechten aan Frankrijk.
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Toffa, né dans les années 1850 ...... achée à la colonie du Dahomey.
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Тофа (Тоффа) (між 1840 і 1850 ...... дар) Аджаче в 1874—1908 роках.
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Toffa I
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Toffa van Porto Novo
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Toffa
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Тофа
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