Mandume Ya Ndemufayo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mandume ya Ndemufayo (1894 – 6 February 1917) was the last king of the Oukwanyama, a subset of the Ovambo people of southern Angola and northern Namibia. Ya Ndemufayo took over the kingdom in 1911 and his reign lasted until 1917 when he died of either suicide or machine gun fire while he was under attack from South African colonizers. Ya Ndemufayo is honoured as a national hero in both Angola and Namibia.
Quick facts about Mandume Ya Ndemufayo
- Full name: Mandume Ya Ndemufayo
- Born: 1894-01-01
- Nationality: Namibia
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q6748247
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Who is Mandume Ya Ndemufayo?
Mandume ya Ndemufayo (1894 – 6 February 1917) was the last king of the Oukwanyama, a subset of the Ovambo people of southern Angola and northern Namibia.
What nationality is Mandume Ya Ndemufayo?
Mandume Ya Ndemufayo is Namibia.
When was Mandume Ya Ndemufayo born?
Mandume Ya Ndemufayo was born on 1894-01-01.
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