Cetshwayo kaMpande

Military Commander

1826 – 1884

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Who was Cetshwayo kaMpande?

Cetshwayo kaMpande was the King of the Zulu Kingdom from 1872 to 1879 and their leader during the Anglo-Zulu War. His name has been transliterated as Cetawayo, Cetewayo, Cetywajo and Ketchwayo. He famously led the Zulu nation to victory against the British in the Battle of Isandlwana.

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Born
1826
Southern Africa
Also known as
  • Cetshwayo
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Ethnicity
  • Zulu people
Died
Feb 8, 1884
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on July 23, 2013

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