Sobhuza II Death
Sobhuza passed away on August 21, 1982 at the age of 83 in Mbabane, Swaziland.
When did Sobhuza II die?
August 21, 1982How old was Sobhuza II when died?
83Where did Sobhuza II die? What was the location of death?
Mbabane, Swaziland
Sobhuza II Birthday and Date of Death
Sobhuza II was born on July 22, 1899 and died on August 21, 1982. Sobhuza was 83 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 22, 1899
Date of Death: August 21, 1982
Age at Death: 83
Sobhuza II - Biography
Sobhuza II, (also known as Nkhotfotjeni, Mona ) (22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982) was the Paramount Chief and later King of Swaziland for 82 years, the longest verifiable reign of any monarch in recorded history. Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899 at Zombodze Royal Residence, the son of Inkhosikati Lomawa Ndwandwe and King Ngwane V. When he was only four months old, his father died suddenly while dancing incwala. Sobhuza was chosen King soon after that and his grandmother Labotsibeni and his uncle Prince Malunge led the Swazi nation until his maturity in 1921. Sobhuza led Swaziland through independence until his death in 1982. He was succeeded by Mswati III, his young son with Inkhosikati Ntfombi Tfwala, who was crowned in 1986.
