Charles Theodore of Bavaria vs Ghezo

As Elector Palatine, Charles Theodore was a major patron of the arts in Mannheim. He supported the Mannheim school of music, including composers like Johann Stamitz, and expanded the court orchestra, making it one of Europe's finest.

Upon the death of Maximilian III Joseph, Charles Theodore inherited the Electorate of Bavaria, uniting it with the Palatinate. This created a large Wittelsbach state but sparked the War of the Bavarian Succession.

Charles Theodore's inheritance of Bavaria led to the War of the Bavarian Succession (1778-1779) against Austria, which claimed parts of Bavaria. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Teschen, which ceded the Innviertel to Austria.

Charles Theodore proposed exchanging Bavaria for the Austrian Netherlands, a plan supported by Emperor Joseph II. The proposal was abandoned due to opposition from Prussia and the F

Ghezo led the Dahomey army in a campaign against the Oyo Empire, culminating in the capture of the city of Atakpam

Ghezo significantly expanded and formalized the Dahomey Amazons, an all-female military regiment. He increased their numbers and integrated them more deeply into the army's structure, making them a key component of Dahomey's military strength and a symbol of the kingdom's power.

Under pressure from the British Royal Navy blockade and the threat of military action, Ghezo signed a treaty with Great Britain to end the Dahomey slave trade. This marked a major shift in Dahomey's economy, leading to the promotion of palm oil production as a replacement export.