Gumede kaZulu

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Gumede kaZulu was king of the Zulu people in the 18th century. He was the son of Zulu kaNtombhela and was succeeded by his son, Phunga kaGumede.

The Zulu are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa and the largest ethnic group in South Africa, with an estimated 10–12 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Small numbers also live in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.

Phunga kaGumede was a chief of the Zulu people in modern-day South Africa. He succeeded his father, Gumede kaZulu, as chief in the early 18th century. He died in 1727 and was succeeded by his brother Mageba kaGumede.

Preceded by
Zulu kaNtombhela
Zulu King Succeeded by
Phunga kaGumede


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