Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda
21St King of the Mbunda people
About Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda
Lived 1900 – 1914.
King Mwene Mbandu I Lyondthzi Kapova was the 21st monarch of the Mbunda people in the southeast of present-day Angola before the Portuguese colonization of the Mbunda territory at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically Moxico. The prince played a significant role in the war against the Chokwe. He took over the Mbunda Kingdom from his nephew King Mwene Katavola II Musangu.
Early life Prince (Munamwene) Mbandu Lyondthzi Kapova was the son of Vamwene Vukolo Ngimbu Kanchungwa, one of the daughters of Vamwene Ngambo Lyambayi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda?
21St King of the Mbunda people
When was Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda born?
Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda was born in 1900.
When did Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda die?
Mwene Mbandu Kapova I of Mbunda died in 1914.
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