De Souza family

The De Souza family, otherwise known as the De Sousa family, is a prominent Beninese clan. Its founder, Francisco Felix de Sousa, was the Brazilian-born viceroy of Ouidah in the Kingdom of Dahomey.

De Souza
Parent houseSousa family
Current regionWest Africa
Place of originBahia, Brazil
Founded18th century
FounderDom Francisco Felix de Sousa
Current headMoise de Souza
Titles
List
  • Chacha of Ouidah
  • Mito of Ouidah
  • Viceroy of Ouidah
Connected familiesDahomeyan royal family
Traditions
Estate(s)Singbomey Compound
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