Ana III of Matamba facts for kids
Ana III Guterres was a queen who ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba. These kingdoms were located in what is now Angola, a country in Africa. She was queen from 1758 until her death in 1767.
Ana III Guterres was the daughter of Queen Ana II Guterres. She also had a sister, Queen Verónica II Guterres. Ana III had two daughters named Kamana and Murili.
Becoming Queen
In 1756, Ana III's mother, Queen Ana II, passed away. Her sister, Verónica II, then became queen. Verónica II had been chosen by their mother to rule next. However, after only about two years, Ana III took the throne. In 1758, she removed her sister Verónica II from power. Ana III then became queen, taking the name Ana III.
Her Reign and End
Queen Ana III ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba for about twelve years. Her time as queen ended in 1767. She was removed from power by her nephew, Francisco II Kalwete ka Mbandi. He might have been the son of her sister, Verónica II.
The Succession Conflict
After Ana III's death, there was a long period of disagreement over who should rule next. This is called a succession crisis. Ana III's two daughters, Kamana and Murili, left for a place called Kidona. There, they declared their own kingdom, called the Kingdom of Jinga.
- They believed they had the right to rule instead of Francisco II.
- This created a rival kingdom right next to Francisco II's lands.
This conflict lasted for many years, until 1800. Eventually, Francisco II recognized the Kingdom of Jinga. He also accepted Kamana's right to rule there.
Uniting the Kingdoms
The kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba were not fully united again until 1810. Both Francisco II and Queen Kamana died that year. The Portuguese, who were a European power, supported Kamana's son, Ndala Kamana. He successfully brought the kingdoms together under his rule. Ndala Kamana ruled until 1833.
Her Children
Ana III Guterres had two daughters:
- Kamana (died 1810), who became the queen of Jinga from 1767 to 1810.
- Princess Murili
