Ludvonga
Crown Prince of Swaziland
About Ludvonga
Lived 1855 – 1872 (aged 16–17).
Ludvonga II (also Macaleni; c. 1855 – 1872) was the Crown Prince of Swaziland, son of Mswati II of Swaziland. He was the only son of Queen Sisile 'LaMgangeni' Khumalo with King Mswati II.
Early life
Ludvonga was born around 1855 to King Mswati II and Sisile 'LaMgangeni' Khumalo. Ludvonga II, then about seventeen years old, was designated as the future king.
Marriage and death
As part of his preparation for Swazi kingship, Ludvonga married Mdvumo Mthimkhulu. The marriage, however, did not produce any children. In 1872, Ludvonga II died due to suspected poisoning and his mother was requested to choose an heir amongst King Mswati II's sons and she selected Mbandzeni to be the King of Eswatini.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ludvonga?
Crown Prince of Swaziland
When was Ludvonga born?
Ludvonga was born in 1855.
When did Ludvonga die?
Ludvonga died in 1872.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ludvonga. https://biography.guide/ludvonga/
MLA: "Ludvonga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ludvonga/.
Chicago: "Ludvonga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ludvonga/.
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