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HISTORICAL FIGURES OF DAHOMEY 🇧🇯

Historical Figure
- Alleged 1937 portrait of the last surviving female warrior.
- Fought against French colonial forces in 1895.

Location and Era
- Abomey, Dahomey Kingdom (present-day Benin Republic).

Cultural Significance
- Representative of the brave women who fought for their kingdom's independence.
- Symbol of resistance against colonialism.

Historical Context
- The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its powerful female warriors.
- France colonized Benin in 1872, leading to conflicts like the one in 1895.