Henrique I of Kongo
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| Henrique I | |
|---|---|
| Mwene Kongo | |
| File:German School, The Peruvian Incas (cropped).jpg Henrique I | |
| Reign | 1567 to 1568 |
| Predecessor | Bernardo I |
| Successor | Álvaro I |
| Dynasty | Lukeni kanda |
Henrique I Nerika a Mpudi was the ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo from 1567 to 1568 and the last monarch from the Lukeni kanda dynasty. Like his predecessor, Bernardo I, Henrique died while on a campaign at the frontiers of the kingdom. He was killed while fighting the BaTeke of the Anziku Kingdom.[1]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Oliver, Roland and Anthony Atmore: "Medieval Africa, 1250-1800", page 173. Cambridge University Press, 2001