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Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng (1912 1977) was the king of Burundi from December 16 1915 to July 8 1966.
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 1. Burundi. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
The intervention of the Burundi king, Mwami Mwambutsa IV, in the political situation led to the resignation of Prime Minister Muhirwa and to increasing royal domination of politics.
An attempted coup by Hutu officers in Burundi led to a purge and the execution of Hutu leaders and the massacre of thousands of Hutu peasants by the Tutsi military and Tutsi mobs.
Mwami Mwambutsa was deposed and a republic was declared, ending the balance between ethnic groups and between regions; the new ruling bloc was dominated by southern Tutsi.
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 Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Burundi became an independent constitutional monarchy on July 1, 1962, with Mwambutsa IV as king.
Mwambutsa was overthrown in a military coup in July 1966 by his son Charles who subsequently reigned for a few months as King Ntare V, with the military leader Michel Micombero as prime minister.
King Ntare was deposed by Micombero on Nov. 29, 1966, and Burundi was declared a republic with Micombero as president.
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1915 - 1966 H.M. Mwami Mwambutsa IV Bangiricenge, King of Burundi.
at Nyabitogi, 1912, younger son of H.E. Mutaga IV Mbikije, Sultan and Mwami of Burundi, by his second wife,Princess Ngenzahago, of the Munyagisaka clan, educ.
June 1945), Thérèse Kanyonga, of the Abasine clan, of Menyo, a direct descendent of Mwami Mwambutsa I Mbariza.
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 List of Kings of Burundi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Traditionally, it was thought that there had been four complete cycles but the more modern genealogy indicates that there were only two complete cycles, starting with Ntare III Rushatsi.
Mwambutsa III Syarushambo Butama: c.1767–c.1796 (also known as Mwambutsa III Mbariza)
Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng: 16 December, 1915–8 July, 1966
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 Kulanu: Burundi timeline
1962 - Urundi is separated from Ruanda-Urundi, becomes Burundi and is given independence as a monarchy under King Mwambutsa IV.
1965 - King Mwambutsa refuses to appoint a Hutu prime minister even though Hutus win a majority in parliamentary elections; attempted coup by Hutu police led by Michel Micombero brutally suppressed.
1966 July - Mwambutsa deposed by his son, Ntare V. 1966 November - Micombero stages a second coup, this time successfully, and declares himself president.
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 Eastern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
From 1925 it was administered with the Belgian Congo, as a League of Nations (later UN) trust territory, continuing the German system of indirect rule through native princes.
In 1961, Uprona, the party formed by Louis, son of the reigning king or 'Mwami', Mwambutsa IV won UN supervised elections.
In 1966, Mwambutsa IV was deposed by his son Charles (Ntare V), and he was overthrown by his Prime Minister, Michel Micombero who proclaimed a Republic with himself as President.
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 History of Burundi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the context of weak democratic institutions at independence, Tutsi King Mwambutsa IV established a constitutional monarchy comprising equal numbers of Hutus and Tutsis.
The 1965 assassination of the Hutu prime minister set in motion a series of destabilizing Hutu revolts and subsequent governmental repression.
In 1966, King Mwambutsa was deposed by his son, Prince Ntare IV, who himself was deposed the same year by a military coup lead by Capt. Michel Micombero.
www.historyofnations.net /africa/burundi.html   (976 words)

  
 Cover story: A history scarred by ethnic violence
The Belgians administered the area through indirect rule, relying on the Tutsi-dominated royalty, a policy that exacerbated ethnic tensions.
Burundi became an independent state on July 1, 1962, and Tutsi King Mwambutsa IV established a constitutional monarchy.
In 1966, a military coup led by Capt. Michel Micombero abolished the monarchy and declared a republic.
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 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After Burundi attained independence on July, 1, 1962, there was much political instability and the monarchy became the only source of power that both Hutu and Tutsi related to.
The mwami at this time, Mwambutsa IV, made sure that there were equal numbers of Hutu and Tutsi representatives in the government from 1963-1965.
Captain Michel Micombero was appointed by Mwambutsa's son (who succeeded Mwambutsa as mwami) as prime minister in 1966.
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 Encyclopedia: Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 BURUNDI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
MWEZI IV Gisabo c1852/1908, born about 1845, married (amongst others), (a) Ririkumutima, Regent 1908/1915, (b) Ntibanyiha and had issue, 6 sons and 3 daughters.
MWAMBUTSA IV Bangiricenge, 1915/1966 (deposed 8th 7uly), born 1912, married and had issue He died 1st May 1977 in Geneva.
HRH Prince Louis Rwagasore, born 10th January 1930 at Gitega, Crown Pce 1st July 1962, Prime Minister 1961, Advisor to UPRONA 1958/1961, educated at Institut Universitaire des Territoires d'Outre Mer at Antwerp, Belgium, married September 1959, Marie-Rose, daughter of Ildephonse Ntamikevyo, sometime Mayor of Bujumbura.
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 Independence and Violence - History - Burundi - Africa
The Rwandan Tutsi king fled the country, and an exodus of some 200,000 Tutsi followed, many of whom went to Burundi.
At the insistence of the UN Trusteeship Council, Burundi became an independent constitutional monarchy under Mwami Mwambutsa IV on July 1, 1962, and was admitted to the UN in September.
Accusing Mwambutsa of intriguing to strengthen his position, a group of Hutu police attempted a coup in October 1965.
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 Michel Micombero   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the years after independence Burundi had seen a rapid decent into anarchy.
The king Mwambutsa IV rapidly changed the Prime Minister as anti- Tutsi forces threatened to unleash the same violence as had hit Rwanda.
On October 18, 1965, Hutu leader Gervais Nyangoma launched a Coup, ousting the king.
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 IRI : Around The Globe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is imperative to note that all throughout the period of colonization, both the Germans and Belgians applied the principle of indirect rule, by maintaining the traditional authority found in place, although the king, chiefs and sub-chiefs were progressively stripped of their power.
In 1962, Burundi gained independence and became a kingdom under Tutsi leader Mwani Mwambutsa IV.
With the exception of a brief period following democratic elections in 1993, the minority Tutsi ethnic group has governed the country since independence in 1962.
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 Burundi
16 Dec 1915 - 8 Jul 1966 Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng (b.
The names of the kings followed a fixed cycle: Ntare, Mwezi, Mutaga, Mwambutsa.
Traditionally it was thought that there were four full cycles, but today it is believed there were only two.
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 MapZones.com : Burundi History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Full freedom was achieved on July 1, 1962.
In the context of weak democratic institutions at freedom, Tutsi King Mwambutsa IV accomplished a constitutional monarchy comprising equal numbers of Hutus and Tutsis.
The 1965 assassination of the Hutu prime minister set in motion a series of destabilizing Hutu revolts and consequent governmental repression.
www.mapzones.com /world/africa/burundi/historyindex.php   (372 words)

  
 Burundi: History
In 1965 a coup attempted by Hutus failed, and the Tutsis retaliated by executing most Hutu political leaders and many other Hutus.
In July, 1966, Mwambutsa IV was deposed by his son, who became Ntare V. The new ruler was himself deposed by a military coup in Nov., 1966, when a republic was established.
Michel Micombero, a Tutsi, became president; a new constitution was adopted in 1970.
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 International Law Blog: Renee Dopplick
Before the country's first constitution was approved, elections were held to determine the government structure after independence.
A month after the country's first elections in September 1961, presidential candidate Louis Rwagasore, son of King Mwambutsa IV, was assassinated by a Greek gunman financed by Belgian authorities.
The Burundian politicians decided the best path to stability and self-rule would be to establish a parliamentary monarchy with most powers held by the current King, referred to as "Mwami".
www.insidejustice.com /law/index.php/intl/2005/03/02/burundians_vote_yes   (902 words)

  
 TIME LINE OF EVENTS IN BURUNDI
A coup attempt by Hutus fails and the Tutsis retaliate by executing most Hutu political leaders and many other Hutus.
In July King Mwambutsa IV is disposed in a military coup and replaced by his son Ntare V who is replaced in a military coup in November by Captain Micombero (a Tutsi) who becomes Prime Minister and declares Burundi a republic.
From 1970-71 there is renewed fighting between Tutsis and Hutus.
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 Panapress Official Website
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) - Defending African Champions League champions Enyimba FC of Nigeria Sunday defeated visiting Ajax Cape Town of South Africa 2-0 to move closer to its dream of retaining the continental title for a third consecutive time.
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - Prince God Kamatari of Burundi, the grand grandson of king Mwambutsa IV Baragicuye (1955-1965) died suddenly in Kigali Saturday, a source close to the bereaved famiy said on Sunday.
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya and Switzerland signed in Tripoli Sunday a bilateral air transportation agreement to establish flights between the two countries.
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