Sobhuza II
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Summary
Sobhuza II is a human[1]. He was born in Zombodze[2]. He was born on July 22, 1899[3]. He died in Mbabane[4]. He died on August 21, 1982[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,146 views/month, #5,708 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Sobhuza II's place of birth was Zombodze[2].
- Sobhuza II passed away in Mbabane[4].
- Sobhuza II was born on July 22, 1899[3].
- Sobhuza II died on August 21, 1982[5].
- Sobhuza II's father was Ngwane V[8].
- Sobhuza II's mother was Lomawa Ndwandwe[9].
- Among Sobhuza II's spouses was Ntombi of Swaziland[10].
- Sobhuza II was married to Dzeliwe of Eswatini[11].
- Among Sobhuza II's spouses was Pauline Fikelephi Masuku[12].
- A child of Sobhuza II was Mswati III[13].
- A child of Sobhuza II was MaNtofombi Dlamini[14].
- A child of Sobhuza II was Tsandzile Dlamini[15].
- A child of Sobhuza II was Thumbumuzi Dlamini[16].
- A child of Sobhuza II was Ncengencenge Dlamini[17].
- Sobhuza II held citizenship in Eswatini[18].
- Sobhuza II worked as a politician[6].
- Sobhuza II held the position of King of Eswatini[19].
- Sobhuza II received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
- Sobhuza II received the Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[21].
- Sobhuza II is recorded as male[22].
- Sobhuza II's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Sobhuza II's family is recorded as House of Dlamini[24].
- Sobhuza II's noble title is recorded as king[25].
- Sobhuza II's Commons category is recorded as Sobhuza II[26].
- Sobhuza II's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Sobhuza II was born in Zombodze[2]. He was born on July 22, 1899[3]. His father was Ngwane V[8]. His mother was Lomawa Ndwandwe[9].
Career and Affiliations
Sobhuza II's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of King of Eswatini[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[21], an order[30], in South Africa[31], founded in 2002[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Ntombi of Swaziland[10], a politician[33], b. 1949[34], of Eswatini[35]; Dzeliwe of Eswatini[11], a politician[36], 1927–2003[37], of Eswatini[38]; and Pauline Fikelephi Masuku[12], 1928–2012[39]. Children include Mswati III[13], a sovereign[40], b. 1968[41], of Eswatini[42], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope[43]; MaNtofombi Dlamini[14], a monarch[44], 1956–2021[45]; Tsandzile Dlamini[15], a politician[46], b. 2000[47], of Eswatini[48]; Thumbumuzi Dlamini[16], b. 1950[49], of Eswatini[50]; and Ncengencenge Dlamini[17], a politician[51], b. 1970[52], of Eswatini[53].
Death and Burial
Sobhuza II died on August 21, 1982[5]. He passed away in Mbabane[4].
Why It Matters
Sobhuza II ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,146 views/month, #5,708 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Sobhuza II born?
Born in Zombodze[2].
Where did Sobhuza II die?
Sobhuza II died in Mbabane[4].
Who were Sobhuza II's parents?
Sobhuza II's father was Ngwane V[8]. Sobhuza II's mother was Lomawa Ndwandwe[9].
Who was Sobhuza II married to?
Sobhuza II's spouses include Ntombi of Swaziland[10], Dzeliwe of Eswatini[11], and Pauline Fikelephi Masuku[12].
What did Sobhuza II do for work?
Sobhuza II worked as politician[6].
What awards did Sobhuza II receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[21].