on 15 January 1894. He lived out the remainder of his life in exile in Martinique and Algeria. After his death, his remains were returned to Abomey. His throne and his sculptures of wood, copper, iron and silver are now in the Musee Quai Branly, and have been the topic of important discussions about their return to the Republic of Benin. Béhanzin was succeeded by Agoli-agbo, his brother and one-time Army Chief of Staff, the only potential ruler with whom the French were willing to negotiate. Symbols See also Scramble for Africa References Kings of Dahomey 1844 births 1906 deaths 19th-century monarchs in Africa 19th century in the Kingdom of Dahomey French Third Republic People of French West Africa