Widely regarded as one of the most influential and important monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom, Shaka reigned as the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. Through a series of influential and wide-reaching reforms, Shaka was able to re-organize the Zulu military into a formidable force. His life and work inspired the 1986 South African TV series, Shaka Zulu.
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Shaka
(Zulu Emperor)
Birthdate: 1787 AD
Birthplace: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died: September 22, 1828
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Goodwill Zwelithini
(King of the Zulus)
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Birthdate: July 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nongoma, South Africa
Died: March 12, 2021
Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu was a descendant of King Cetshwayo, who led the Zulu struggle for independence against the British. His 50-year rule had witnessed his efforts in preserving the Zulu culture and traditions such as the Reed Dance ceremony. However, his comments were blamed for attacks against foreigners.
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Cetshwayo
(King)
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Birthdate: 1826 AD
Birthplace: Eshowe, Zulu Kingdom
Died: February 8, 1884
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Mzilikazi
(King of the Ndebele)
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Birthdate: 1790 AD
Birthplace: near Mkuze, South Africa
Died: September 9, 1868
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Dingiswayo
(Mthethwa leader)
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Birthdate: 1780 AD
Birthplace: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died: 1817 AD
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Dingane kaSenzangakhona
(King)
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Birthdate: 1795 AD
Birthplace: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died: 1840 AD
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Mswati II
(King)
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Birthdate: 1825 AD
Birthplace: Eswatini
Died: 1868 AD
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Mampuru II
(KIng)
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Birthplace: Africa
Died: November 22, 1883