Ntare I of Burundi (original) (raw)

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First king of Burundi

Ntare I Kivimira Savuyimba Semunganzashamba Rushatsi Cambarantama was the king of Burundi from 1675 to 1709.[1] He was a legendary descendant of the Ntwero family, and the first king of Burundi. His mother's name was Inanjonaki.[1]

Ntare established the Sentare, a tribunal of judges to handle property disputes between chiefs.[2]There are any legends describing the creation of the Burundian monarchy. No other source than those legends has confirmed his existence or documented his life.

1. ^ a b Eggers, Ellen K. (2006). Historical Dictionary of Burundi. Scarecrow Press. pp. 65, 167. ISBN 978-0-8108-5302-7.
2. ^ Weinstein 1976, p. 256.

• Weinstein, Warren (1976). Historical Dictionary of Burundi. Metuchen: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810809628.