Isaya Mukirania
| Isaya Mukirania | |
|---|---|
| 1st Omusinga of Rwenzururu | |
| Reign | 30 June 1963 – 2 September 1966 |
| Coronation | 30 June 1963 |
| Predecessor | Monarchy established |
| Successor | Charles Mumbere |
| Died | 2 September 1966[1] |
Isaya Mukirania (also spelled Isaya Mukirane), known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was the leader of the Rwenzururu movement and the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu.[1] He was formally succeeded by his son Charles Mumbere over 43 years after his death, on 19 October 2009.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Rwenzururu Kingdom Commemorates Isaya Mukirania Anniversary". 4 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "US nurse's aide becomes Ugandan king". 19 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "Nurse-turned-king arrested after dozens killed in clashes in Uganda". Retrieved 25 February 2018.
Categories:
- 1966 deaths
- 20th-century monarchs in Africa
- History of Uganda
- Kingdom of Rwenzururu
- Rwenzori Mountains