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King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)

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King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)

Summary

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) is a human[1]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born in Eswatini[2]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born on January 1, 1780[3]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) passed away in Eswatini[4]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) died on January 1, 1836[5]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) worked as a monarch[6]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born in Eswatini[2].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) passed away in Eswatini[4].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born on January 1, 1780[3].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) died on January 1, 1836[5].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s father was Ndvungunye[8].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s mother was Somnjalose Simelane[9].
  • Among King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s spouses was Tsandzile Ndwandwe of Swaziland[10].
  • Among King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s spouses was Inkhosikati Lomaloyo Matsebula[11].
  • Among King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s spouses was LaVumisa Ndwandwe[12].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Mswati II[13].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Prince Fokoti Dlamini[14].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Prince Malambule[15].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Prince Hhobohhobo[16].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Prince Ndlaphu[17].
  • A child of King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was Prince Mlobeni Dlamini[18].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) held citizenship in Eswatini[19].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s professions included monarch[6].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) is recorded as male[20].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s family is recorded as House of Dlamini[22].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s noble title is recorded as king[23].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s relative is recorded as Mgqibelo Dlamini[24].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s relative is recorded as Mcimeni Dlamini[25].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s relative is recorded as Delisile Dlamini[26].
  • King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s relative is recorded as Mcolo Dlamini[27].

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Origins and Family

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born in Eswatini[2]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born on January 1, 1780[3]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s father was Ndvungunye[8]. His mother was Somnjalose Simelane[9].

Career and Affiliations

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s professions included monarch[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Tsandzile Ndwandwe of Swaziland[10], a politician[28]; Inkhosikati Lomaloyo Matsebula[11]; and LaVumisa Ndwandwe[12]. Children include Mswati II[13], a monarch[29], 1825–1868[30], of Eswatini[31]; Prince Fokoti Dlamini[14]; Prince Malambule[15]; Prince Hhobohhobo[16]; Prince Ndlaphu[17]; and Prince Mlobeni Dlamini[18].

Death and Burial

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) died on January 1, 1836[5]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) passed away in Eswatini[4].

Why It Matters

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[7] King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) born?

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) was born in Eswatini[2].

Where did King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) die?

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) passed away in Eswatini[4].

Who were King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s parents?

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s father was Ndvungunye[8]. King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s mother was Somnjalose Simelane[9].

Who was King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) married to?

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo)'s spouses include Tsandzile Ndwandwe of Swaziland[10], Inkhosikati Lomaloyo Matsebula[11], and LaVumisa Ndwandwe[12].

What did King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) do for work?

King Sobhuza I (Somhlolo) worked as monarch[6].

Related Entities

Eswatini Phiwa Nkambule

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Tsandzile Ndwandwe of Swaziland, Inkhosikati Lomaloyo Matsebula, LaVumisa Ndwandwe
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    Father → Ndvungunye
    Sex or gender → male
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