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Henrique I of Kongo

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Henrique I
Mwene Kongo
Henrique I
Reign1567 to 1568
PredecessorBernardo I
SuccessorÁlvaro I
DynastyLukeni kanda

Henrique I Nerika a Mpudi was ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo from 1567 to 1568 and the last from the Lukeni kanda dynasty. Like his predecessor Bernardo I, Henrique died while on campaign at the frontiers of the kingdom. He was killed while fighting the BaTeke of the Anziku Kingdom.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Oliver, Roland and Anthony Atmore: "Medieval Africa, 1250-1800", page 173. Cambridge University Press, 2001

See also

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Preceded by Manikongo
1567–1568
Succeeded by