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Prempeh I
Asantehene of Asanteman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prempeh I (Otumfuo Nana Prempeh I; 18 December 1870 – 12 May 1931) was the thirteenth king ruler of the Ashanti Empire and the Oyoko Abohyen Dynasty.[1] King Prempeh I ruled from March 26, 1888 until his death in 1931, and fought an Ashanti war against Britain in 1895-6.[2]
Quick Facts King of the Asante Kingdom, Reign ...
Prempeh I | |||||
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Asantehene of Asanteman; Kumasehene of Kumasi | |||||
![]() Prempeh I and his attendants | |||||
King of the Asante Kingdom | |||||
Reign | 26 March 1888 – 12 May 1931 | ||||
Coronation | 26 March 1888 | ||||
Predecessor | Owusu Sekyere II | ||||
Successor | Prempeh II | ||||
Born | (1870-12-18)18 December 1870 Kumasi, Ashanti Empire | ||||
Died | 12 May 1931(1931-05-12) (aged 60) | ||||
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House | Bretuo Dynasty | ||||
Mother | Queen Asantehemaa Yaa Akyaa |
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