Suuna I of Buganda
Kabaka of Buganda
About Suuna I of Buganda
Suuna I Kisolo, also spelt as Ssuuna I Kisolo, was the 11th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, reigning from about 1584 until his death around 1614. His reign is remembered as kind and gentle.
Claim to the throne He was the son of Kabaka Nakibinge Kagali,between 1524 and 1554. His mother was Nassuuna, his father's fifth wife. He took the throne after the death of his elder half-brother, Kabaka Jemba, in 1584. He established his capital at Jimbo Hill.
Married life He married two wives:
Nakigo, daughter of Walusimbi, of the Ffumbe clan Naluggwa, daughter of Lwoomwa, of the Ndiga clan
He also married two "reserve" wives.
Issue He had four sons:
Prince (Omulangira) Sewatti, whose mother was Nakigo Prince (Omulangira) Gogombe Prince (Omulangira) Kawaali Kabaka Kimbugwe, Kabaka of Buganda, whose mother was Naluggwa.
The final years He died in his mid-age, at his capital at Jimbo, Busiro in 1614. He was buried in Gombe and his jaw was buried at Jimbo.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Suuna I of Buganda?
Kabaka of Buganda
When was Suuna I of Buganda born?
Suuna I of Buganda was born in Uganda.
When did Suuna I of Buganda die?
Suuna I of Buganda died in 1614.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Suuna I of Buganda
· DBpedia: Suuna I of Buganda
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