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Eze Nri Apia and Nri–Alike

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Eze Nri Apia and Nri–Alike
Eze Nri
Reign1677–1700 CE
PredecessorEze Nri Agụ
SuccessorEze Nri Ezimilo
Died1700 CE[1]
DynastyNri Kingdom

Eze Nri Apia and Nri–Alike were the first and only kings to rule Nri Kingdom as joint monarchs. After succeeding Eze Nri Agụ in 1676 CE, they reigned from 1677–1700 CE.[2] they both replaced Eze Nri Agu and where traders who traded in slaves it is believed that it is through both kings that slave trade entered the Nri kingdom and all Igboland. It is believed that Eze Nri Apia and Nri–Alike died on the same day.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Don Jaide (12 November 2013). "HISTORY OF NRI KINGDOM, ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA". Africa Resource. Archived from the original on 27 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Oral Evidence". Hebrew Igbo. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  3. ^ "History of Nri Kingdom". LogBaby. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Eze Nri
1677 – 1700
Succeeded by