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Agboola Ojomo Agunloye

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HRH John Agboola Ojomo
Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu, Owo
PredecessorOlateru Olagbegi I
SuccessorKofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo
BornIjebu, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria
Died31 May 2003
Nigeria
IssueSeveral issues
FatherOlateru Olagbegi I

John Agboola Ojomo Agunloye II was the paramount Yoruba king of Ijebu, Owo in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. He died on 31 May 2003 and was succeeded by King Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, who ascended the throne on 13 June 2004.[1][2]

Early Career life

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John Agboola Ojomo Agunloye was born into a royal family, with his father reigning as the Yoruba king of Ijebu from 1913 until 1938. Following the death of his father, Agboola ascended the throne as King of Ijebu II.[1][2]

Death

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King Agunloye II passed away on May 31, 2003.[1][2]

Successor

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King Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, officially took the throne on June 13, 2004 as King Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo III. [1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Owo observes Igogo festival". The Nation. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Royal Rumble in Ijebu, Owo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 28 June 2015.