List of monarchs of Eswatini facts for kids
This article is all about the kings (also called Ngwenyamas) who have ruled Eswatini. For a long time, this country was known as Swaziland.
In Eswatini, the King (Ingwenyama) leads the country together with the Queen Mother (Ndlovukati). The King is like the father of the nation, guiding its people. The Queen Mother is the spiritual leader, helping with important traditions and beliefs.
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Early Leaders of the Swazi People (Before 1745)
Before Eswatini became a modern kingdom, the Swazi people were led by many important chiefs and kings. These leaders helped shape the early history of the nation. They guided their communities for hundreds of years.
Here are some of the early leaders:
- Mkhulunkosi
- Qomizitha
- Sukuta
- Madlasomo
- Ndlovu
- Ngwekati
- Mawawa
- Sidvwabasilutfuli
- Sukumbili
- Mbokane
- Gebase
- Kunene
- Nkabingwe
- Madlabane
- Hhili
- Dulunga
- Dondobola
- Sihuba
- Mlangeni
- Msimudze
- Mbhondlo
- Tembe
- Sikhulumaloyo
- Langa Samuketi
- Nkomo: 1200–1300
- Khabako: 1300–1355
- Nkosi I: 1355–1400
- Ngwane I: 1400–1435
- Dlamini I (Matalatala): 1435–1465
- Mswati I: 1480–1520
- Ngwane II: 1520–1550
- Dlamini II: 1555–1600
- Nkosi II: 1600–1640
- Mavuso I: 1645–1680
- Magudulela: 1685–1685
- Ludvonga I: 1685–1715
- Dlamini III: 1720–1744
Kings of Swaziland (1745–1906)
This period marks the beginning of the modern Kingdom of Swaziland. The kings during this time helped to establish and protect the nation.
- Ngwane III: 1745–1780 (He was the first King of modern Swaziland)
- LaYaka Ndwandwe (Queen Regent): 1780
- Ndvungunye (Zikodze, Mavuso II): 1780–1815
- Lomvula Mndzebele (Queen Regent): 1815
- Sobhuza I (Somhlolo, also known as Ngwane IV): 1815–1839
- Lojiba Simelane (Queen Regent): 1836–1840
- Mswati II (Mavuso III): 1840–1865
- Tsandzile Ndwandwe (Queen Regent): August 1865 – June 1875
- Crown Prince Ludvonga II (Macaleni) – He was a Crown Prince but never became King.
- Dlamini IV (Mbandzeni): 1875–1889
- Tibati Nkambule (Queen Regent): 7 April 1889 – 1894
- Ngwane V (Mahlokohla): January 1895 – 10 December 1899
- Labotsibeni Mdluli (Queen Regent): 10 December 1899 – 31 March 1906
- Sobhuza II: 10 December 1899 – 21 August 1982
Paramount Chiefs of the Swaziland Protectorate (1906–1968)
During this time, Swaziland was a protectorate. This meant it was under the protection and control of another country. The leaders were called Paramount Chiefs.
- Further information: History of Eswatini#Swaziland Protectorate (1906–1968)
- Labotsibeni Mdluli (Queen Regent): 31 March 1906 – 22 December 1921
- Sobhuza II: 31 March 1906 – 2 September 1968 (He officially took power on 22 December 1921)
Kings of Swaziland / Eswatini (1968–Present)
This section covers the kings from when Eswatini gained its independence until today.
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobhuza II | 22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982 (aged 83) | 2 September 1968 | 21 August 1982† (13 years, 353 days) |
Son of Ngwane V | House of Dlamini | .jpg) |
| Mswati III | 19 April 1968 | 25 April 1986 | Incumbent (39 years, 64 days) |
Son of Sobhuza II | House of Dlamini |  |
Leaders During King Mswati III's Childhood
When King Mswati III was a child, other people helped lead the country.
- Authorized Person during the minority of King Mswati III
- Prince Sozisa Dlamini: 21 August 1982 – 1 November 1985 (He was suspended from July 1984)
- Regents during the minority of King Mswati III
- Queen Dzeliwe: 21 August 1982 – 9 August 1983
- Prince Sozisa Dlamini: 9 August 1983 – 18 August 1983 (acting)
- Queen Ntfombi: 18 August 1983 – 25 April 1986
Timeline of Recent Rulers
This timeline shows who ruled Eswatini from 1968 to the present day.
Royal Standard
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Royal Standard of Mswati III.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Reyes de Suazilandia para niños
- Politics of Eswatini
- History of Eswatini
- Succession to the Swazi throne
- List of prime ministers of Eswatini
