Francisco I of Kongo
Mwene Kongo
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Francisco I (1500–1545) was manikongo in 1545.[1] King Francisco was the son of king Pedro Nkanga a Mvemba, who he succeeded after he was overthrown.
| Francisco I | |
|---|---|
| Mwene Kongo | |
| King of Kongo | |
| Reign | 1545 |
| Predecessor | Pedro I |
| Successor | Diogo I |
| Born | 1500 |
| Died | 1545 (aged 44/45) |
| Dynasty | Lukeni kanda |
| Father | Pedro I |
Biography
King Francisco was born in 1500 and he succeeded his father, king Pedro Nkanga a Mvemba, after he was overthrown in 1545. Fransisco had a short reign, dying during the same year he became king. He was succeeded as king by his cousin Diogo.[1]