Sobhuza II date of birth:
July 22, 1899
How old was Sobhuza II when died?
83
Where was Sobhuza II born?
Zombodze, Swaziland
When did Sobhuza II die?
August 21, 1982
Where did Sobhuza II die?
Mbabane, Swaziland
Sobhuza II body shape:
Average
What color are Sobhuza II's eyes?
Black
What color is Sobhuza II's hair?
Black
What is Sobhuza II's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sobhuza II nationality?
Swazi
What is Sobhuza II's occupation?
Royalty
Short Biography
Sobhuza II, (also known as Nkhotfotjeni, Mona ) (22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982) was the Paramount Chief and later King of Swaziland for 82 years, the longest verifiable reign of any monarch in recorded history. Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899 at Zombodze Royal Residence, the son of Inkhosikati Lomawa Ndwandwe and King Ngwane V. When he was only four months old, his father died suddenly while dancing incwala. Sobhuza was chosen King soon after that and his grandmother Labotsibeni and his uncle Prince Malunge led the Swazi nation until his maturity in 1921. Sobhuza led Swaziland through independence until his death in 1982. He was succeeded by Mswati III, his young son with Inkhosikati Ntfombi Tfwala, who was crowned in 1986.