Henrique I of Kongo

Mwene Kongo
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

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

See also

Preceded by Manikongo
1567–1568 		Succeeded by
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Rulers of the Kingdom of Kongo
Awenekongo of the Kilukeni kanda (1390–1567)Awenekongo of the Kwilu kanda (1567–1622)Awenekongo of the Nkanga a Mvika kanda (1622–1626)Mwenekongo of the Kwilu kanda (1626–1636)Awenekongo of the Kimpanzu kanda (1636)Awenekongo of the Kinlaza kanda (1636–1665)Civil War Awenekongo (1665–1678)Post-Civil War statesAwenekongo after
the recapture of São Salvador (1709–1891)Awenekongo after
1881 vassalage treaty with Portugal (1891–1914)Pretenders to the Kongo throne since 1914
  • Alvaro XV of Kongo
  • Pedro VII of Kongo
  • António III of Kongo
  • Isabel Maria da Gama, Q of Kongo (regent)
  • Pedro VIII of Kongo
  • Isabel Maria da Gama of Kongo (regent)
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