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Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo

1700 – 1767

King of Burundi

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About Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo

Lived 1700 – 1767. Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo was a Burundian.

Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo was the king of Burundi. He ascended to the throne c.1735-1739 and ruled until his death in 1767. He succeeded king Mwezi III Ndagushimiye.

Life His predecessor as king of Burundi was his father Mwezi III of Burundi.

In Mutaga's life there had been conflicts with Ruanda. Fights that had begun with Burundis expansion northward ended when Mutaga married Rujugira, the daughter of Ruanda's king.

These wars restarted in later years and he died in Butare. Mwambutsa I became his successor.

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Important facts

Born
1700
Birth century
Died
1767, Butare
Nationality
Positions held
Monarch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo?

king of Burundi (1739-1767)

When was Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo born?

Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo was born in 1700.

When did Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo die?

Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo died in 1767 in Butare.

What nationality was Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo?

Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo was Burundian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mwami Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo

· Wikidata: Q431147

· DBpedia: Mutaga III of Burundi

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