Ntare I 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.

References

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

Sources

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

Regnal titles
Preceded by -	King of Burundi 1680–1709	Succeeded by Mwezi III

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[:0-1] Eggers, Ellen K. (2006). Historical Dictionary of Burundi. Scarecrow Press. pp. 65, 167. ISBN 978-0-8108-5302-7.

[FOOTNOTEWeinstein1976256-2] Weinstein 1976, p. 256.

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v t e Kings of Burundi
Monarchs (c. 1680–1966)	Ntare III Rushatsi Mwezi III Ndagushimiye Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo Mwambutsa III Serushambo Butama (also known as Mwambutsa III Mbariza) Ntare IV Rutaganzwa Rugamba Mwezi IV Gisabo Mutaga IV Mbikije Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng Ntare V Ndizeye
Pretender (1977–present)	Rosa Paula Iribagiza