King Sobhuza II

GPTKB entity

Statements (74)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King
gptkbp:advocated_for cultural preservation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Swazi_royal_family
gptkbp:birth_date July 22, 1899
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Lobamba_Royal_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:Mswati_III
gptkb:Prince_Mswati_III
gptkbp:civic_engagement encouraged community participation
gptkbp:combat_role commander-in-chief of the armed forces
gptkbp:commemorated_by national holidays in Swaziland
gptkbp:community gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkbp:community_health improved healthcare access
gptkbp:community_impact improved social welfare programs
gptkbp:cultural_events gptkb:Umhlanga_Reed_Dance
gptkbp:cultural_heritage preserved Swazi traditions
gptkbp:cultural_impact shaped Swazi identity
gptkbp:cultural_significance Swazi culture
symbol of Swazi unity
gptkbp:death_date January 21, 1982
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations established with various countries
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Dlamini
gptkbp:economic_impact boosted tourism in Swaziland
gptkbp:economic_policy promoted agriculture
promoted education for all
gptkbp:encouraged youth development programs
gptkbp:environmental_concerns conserved natural resources
gptkbp:era gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:established the 1968 Constitution
gptkbp:famous_for traditional ceremonies
gptkbp:fosters regional cooperation in Southern Africa
gptkbp:governance absolute monarchy
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:historical_significance key figure in Swazi history
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Sobhuza II
gptkbp:influence Swazi culture
gptkbp:influence_on Swazi law
gptkbp:influenced_by traditional Swazi beliefs
gptkbp:inspired future generations of Swazi leaders
gptkbp:international_recognition recognized as a leader in Africa
gptkbp:international_relations maintained relations with South Africa
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for his contributions to Swazi society
gptkbp:is_recognized_for his diplomatic skills
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:the_Lion_of_Swaziland
gptkbp:known_for longest reigning monarch in Swaziland
gptkbp:language_spoken si Swati
gptkbp:led_to Swaziland during the apartheid era.
gptkbp:legacy modernization of Swaziland
gptkbp:local_art encouraged traditional arts
gptkbp:nationality Swazi
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Swaziland
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Swaziland
gptkbp:political_impact influenced regional politics
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:Secretary_of_State
absolute monarch
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Ngwane_V
gptkbp:promoted national unity and identity
gptkbp:reform land reforms
gptkbp:reign 1921-1982
gptkbp:reign_end gptkb:1982
gptkbp:reign_start gptkb:1921
gptkbp:significant_event independence of Swaziland
independence of Swaziland from Britain
gptkbp:sponsorship supported local sports
gptkbp:spouse Ntfombi Tfwala
gptkbp:successor gptkb:King_Mswati_III
gptkb:King_Makhosetive
gptkbp:supported women's rights initiatives
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Swaziland
Ngwenyama
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_Mswati_III
gptkb:Mbabane
gptkb:The_City_of_Mbabane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5