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The kingdom of Wambu (Huambo): a tentative chronology
Journal of African history • 3 • Published In 1964 • Pages: 367-379
By: Childs, Gladwyn Murray.
Abstract
Wambu (Huambo) is one of the oldest Ovimbundu kingdoms, established around 1640, although legend points to a prior reign of kings and queens. The Jaga warrior Wambu Kalunga took over the kingdom without a fight, but was later assassinated by a local war leader, Kesonga, who reestablished the vaNganda royal line. Based on traditional reports, archaeological evidence, and historical documents, Childs chronicles the dynastic line up to the 25th king, Livonge, whose rule ended with the Bailundu Revolt in 1902.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Missionary
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2001
- Field Date
- 1959-1963
- Coverage Date
- 1600-1900
- Coverage Place
- Huambo, Angola
- Notes
- By Gladwin M. Childs
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 378)
- LCCN
- 63005723
- LCSH
- Mbundu (African people)