Afonso I of Kongo

Summary

Afonso I of Kongo is a human^[1]. He was born in M'banza-Kongo^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1456^[3]. He died in M'banza-Kongo^[4]. He died on January 1, 1543^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6] and traditional leader or chief^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,639 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Afonso I of Kongo's place of birth was M'banza-Kongo^[2].
• Afonso I of Kongo passed away in M'banza-Kongo^[4].
• Afonso I of Kongo was born on January 1, 1456^[3].
• Afonso I of Kongo died on January 1, 1543^[5].
• Afonso I of Kongo's father was João I of Kongo^[9].
• Afonso I of Kongo's mother was Leonor Nzinga Nlaza^[10].
• A child of Afonso I of Kongo was Henrique^[11].
• A child of Afonso I of Kongo was Peter I of Kongo^[12].
• A child of Afonso I of Kongo was Anna Ntumba Mbemba^[13].
• Afonso I of Kongo held citizenship in Kingdom of Kongo^[14].
• Afonso I of Kongo's professions included monarch^[6].
• Afonso I of Kongo's professions included traditional leader or chief^[7].
• Afonso I of Kongo held the position of Manikongo^[15].
• Afonso I of Kongo is recorded as male^[16].
• Afonso I of Kongo's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Afonso I of Kongo's noble title is recorded as king^[18].
• Afonso I of Kongo's given name is recorded as Alphonse^[19].
• Afonso I of Kongo's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography^[20].
• Afonso I of Kongo's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference^[21].
• Afonso I of Kongo's present in work is recorded as Civilization VI^[22].

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Origins and Family

Afonso I of Kongo was born in M'banza-Kongo^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1456^[3]. His father was João I of Kongo^[9]. His mother was Leonor Nzinga Nlaza^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch^[6] and traditional leader or chief^[7]. Afonso I of Kongo held the position of Manikongo^[15].

Personal Life

Children include Henrique^[11], a Catholic priest^[23], 1500–1531^[24]; Peter I of Kongo^[12], a sovereign^[25], 1478–1566^[26]; and Anna Ntumba Mbemba^[13].

Death and Burial

Afonso I of Kongo died on January 1, 1543^[5]. He passed away in M'banza-Kongo^[4].

Why It Matters

Afonso I of Kongo ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,639 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[27] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]

FAQs

Where was Afonso I of Kongo born?

Afonso I of Kongo was born in M'banza-Kongo^[2].

Where did Afonso I of Kongo die?

Afonso I of Kongo died in M'banza-Kongo^[4].

Who were Afonso I of Kongo's parents?

Afonso I of Kongo's father was João I of Kongo^[9]. Afonso I of Kongo's mother was Leonor Nzinga Nlaza^[10].

What did Afonso I of Kongo do for work?

Afonso I of Kongo worked as monarch^[6] and traditional leader or chief^[7].