Draft:Queen Iden

  • Comment: I have tried to make it encyclopedic.-T5Baj (talk) 13:21, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
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Queen Iden
BornOka village (present day Upper Sakponba Road in Benin)

Queen Iden (circa 1673–1700 AD) was the wife of Oba Ewuakpe,[1][2] and she is recognized for her historical significance in the Benin Kingdom, particularly during the early 18th century.[3][4][5] She was born in Oka village, located in present-day Upper Sakponba Road in Benin,[5] Queen Iden symbolized attributes such as love, beauty, courage, support, and faithfulness to the Benin people[6].

  1. ^ Egwuenu, Eyitemi (2015-01-30). Torque. Balboa Press. ISBN 978-1-5043-2684-1.
  2. ^ "Queen Iden of Benin Empire". Artisera. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. ^ "Queen Iden Of Benin". edoworld.net. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  4. ^ "Remarkable Historical Figures of Ancient Benin Kingdom". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  5. ^ a b Enogholase, Gabriel (February 27, 2022). "Day Queen Iden who was buried alive for Benin-City peace 'resurrected'". Vanguard.
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