About Alvare XIII of Kongo
Lived 1850 – 1875 (aged 24–25). Alvare XIII of Kongo was a sovereign.
Alvaro XIII or Ndongo (died 1875) was king of Kongo from 1857 until 1859. He was a member of the Nkanga branch of the Kimpanzu house.
Rule
The electors chose Álvaro XIII to rule, but his cousin, Pedro V, contested the throne. Pedro was expelled from the capital city, São Salvador, where he sought the assistance of the Portuguese, who had recently occupied Bembe, located to the south of his core domains. In order to obtain this aid, Pedro swore vassalage to Portugal, the first Kongo king ever to do so. With Portuguese assistance, he was able, after a long struggle, to capture São Salvador and drive Álvaro off the throne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alvare XIII of Kongo?
was manikongo of the kingdom of Kongo from 1857 to 1859
When was Alvare XIII of Kongo born?
Alvare XIII of Kongo was born in 1850.
When did Alvare XIII of Kongo die?
Alvare XIII of Kongo died in 1875.
What was Alvare XIII of Kongo's occupation?
Alvare XIII of Kongo was a sovereign.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Alvare XIII of Kongo
· DBpedia: Álvaro XIII of Kongo
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