Kigeli V of Rwanda, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Kigeli V of Rwanda

Rwandan king

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1936

Place of Birth: Cyangugu, Western Province, Rwanda

Date of Death: 16-Oct-2016

Profession: politician, human rights activist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Kigeli V Ndahindurwa (born Jean-Baptiste Ndahindurwa; 29 June 1936 – 16 October 2016) was the last ruling King (Mwami) of Rwanda, from 28 July 1959 until the abolition of the Rwandan monarchy on 25 September 1961, shortly before the country acceded to independence from Belgium. After a brief period of moveabouts after leaving Rwanda, the titular King lived in exile during the final part of his life in the town of Oakton, Virginia, United States.
In exile, he was known for heading the King Kigeli V Foundation, an organisation promoting humanitarian work for Rwandan refugees.
He was also notable for his activities in maintaining the dynastic, cultural heritage of his formerly reigning royal house, including noble titles, dynastic orders of chivalry and other distinctions. After the king's death, a successor was said to be shortly revealed.
In January 2017, it was announced that Yuhi VI of Rwanda would succeed him.
Yuhi VI is the nephew of both the late King Kigeli V and the previous King Mutara III, as well as a grandson of King Yuhi V of Rwanda.