King Ghartey IV

King Ghartey IV
Born
Kwamena Akyempong

c. 1820
Winneba
DiedJuly 30, 1897(1897-00-00) (aged 76–77)
PredecessorKing Henry Acqual
SuccessorKing Kodwo Abeka
Parents
  • King Gyateh Kumah III (father)
  • Obaapanyin Ekua Kaadze (mother)

King Ghartey IV (born Kwamena Akyempong; c. 1820 – July 30, 1897) was the king of Winneba, enstooled in 1872. He became king after the death of King Henry Acqual, alias Kwesi Eguasi. He was the first President of the Fante confederation. He was a politician, author, entrepreneur, statesman, innovator and philanthropist. He was a leading figure in the business transactions which flowed from the Gold Coast to Britain to France. He was succeeded by King Kodwo Abeka (George Acquah Robertson).

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