Biography Intro: Ewuare II (born October 20, 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016.  He is the 40th Oba, a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.

NAME: Eheneden Erediauwa

DATE OF BIRTH:  October 20, 1953

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EDUCATION: Edo College in Benin from 1965 to 1967 and Immaculate Conception College from 1968 to 1970. He got his A-Level Certificate from South Thames College, London. He graduated with an Economics degree from the University of Wales,

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: He worked at the United Nations between 1981 and 1982. He also served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Angola and Sweden, with accreditation to Norway, Denmark and the Republic of Finland. He was also Nigeria’s Ambassador to Italy.