Lewanika I (Lozi)
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Lewanika I was a prominent Lozi king of Barotseland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for consolidating his kingdom and engaging diplomatically with European colonial powers.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Lewanika I | 0 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
African ruler
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Lozi king ⓘ historical figure ⓘ monarch ⓘ |
| areaOfInfluence |
Barotse Floodplain
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Upper Zambezi region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Barotseland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| diplomaticRelation |
British South Africa Company
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European colonial authorities in Southern Africa ⓘ United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Lozi people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governmentForm | hereditary monarchy ⓘ |
| impact |
integration of Barotseland into the British colonial system
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strengthening of Lozi political institutions ⓘ |
| knownFor |
consolidation of Barotseland
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diplomatic engagement with European colonial powers ⓘ maintaining relative autonomy of Barotseland under colonial rule ⓘ modernizing aspects of Barotseland administration ⓘ seeking British protection for Barotseland ⓘ signing treaties with the British ⓘ |
| language | Lozi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legacy |
example of African diplomatic engagement with empire
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key figure in the history of Barotseland ⓘ symbol of Lozi identity ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
appeals to the British Crown over company abuses
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establishment of Barotseland as a British protectorate ⓘ negotiations with the British South Africa Company ⓘ |
| politicalGoal |
preservation of Lozi sovereignty
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protection of Barotseland from rival African polities ⓘ protection of Barotseland from uncontrolled European encroachment ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
King of Barotseland
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Litunga of Barotseland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | Lozi royal predecessors ⓘ |
| region | Southern Africa ⓘ |
| religion | traditional Lozi beliefs ⓘ |
| residence | Barotse royal capital NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
centralizing ruler
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diplomat ⓘ military leader ⓘ |
| successor | Yeta III NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| territoryRuled |
Barotseland
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Lozi kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| title |
Lewanika the First
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Litunga NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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