Odoligie
| Odoligie | |
|---|---|
| 24th Ogiso, Monarch of the Kingdom of Igodomigodo | |
| Ogiso of Igodomigodo | |
| Reign | c. 1070 – c. 1085 AD |
| Predecessor | Oriagba |
| Successor | Uwa |
| Born | Oroghotodin, Kingdom of Igodomigodo |
| Died | 1085 AD Kingdom of Igodomigodo |
| Dynasty | Oriagba dynasty |
| Father | Oriagba |
Odoligie was the twenty-fourth Ogiso of the Kingdom of Igodomigodo (later known as Benin) who ruled from 1070 to 1085 AD. Succeeding his father Oriagba, he is known for his leadership in warfare and administrative changes. He is credited with founding the Benin army and leading campaigns aimed at unifying the kingdom and addressing uprisings. Odoligie's era marked a phase of reinforced governance and territorial expansion.