Kosoko vs Louis III of Hesse

Kosoko became the Oba of Lagos after deposing his rival Akintoye. His reign was characterized by resistance to British anti-slavery efforts and the maintenance of Lagos's independence from European control.

Kosoko's forces were defeated by a British naval bombardment of Lagos. The British attacked to restore the deposed Oba Akintoye and end the slave trade. Kosoko was forced to flee the island, ending his reign.

Kosoko was exiled to Epe after his defeat by the British. He continued to resist British influence from exile, maintaining a rival court and periodically challenging the British-backed Oba in Lagos.

Louis III agreed to a series of liberal reforms, including the abolition of feudal privileges, freedom of the press, and the establishment of a more democratic parliament. These reforms were later partially reversed.

Louis III succeeded his father Louis II as Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt during the 1848 revolutions. He was more pragmatic than his father and accepted some liberal reforms to stabilize his rule.

Louis III sided with Prussia during the Austro-Prussian War. After Prussia's victory, Hesse-Darmstadt was forced to cede some territories but was allowed to remain independent, unlike Hesse-Kassel.

Louis III led Hesse-Darmstadt into the newly formed German Empire under Prussian leadership. He became a constituent prince of the empire, losing much of his sovereignty but preserving his throne.