Bernardo I of Kongo

Bernardo I of Kongo

Bernardo I of Kongo (died ) was a 16th century manikongo (ruler) of the Kingdom of Kongo, a region encompassing areas in 21st century Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The rule of Bernardo I extended from 1561 to 1567. [Thornton, John (2006): "Elite Women in the Kingdom of Kongo: Historical Perspectives on Women's Political Power", page 447. "The Journal of African History", Vol. 47.] He was killed fighting the Yaka on Kongo's eastern frontier. [Oliver, Roland and Atmore, Anthony (2001): "Medieval Africa, 1250-1800", page 173. Cambridge University Press.] The Yaka, who were referred to as Jagas by the Essikongo and the Portuguese, would invade and nearly conquer Kongo in 1568.

References

ee also

*List of Rulers of Kongo
*Kingdom of Kongo


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