Sobhuza ii, the first King of Swaziland, is one of the longest reigning monarchs in the world.

Sobhuza ii (1July 22, 899-65438+August 2 1 0982), the first king of Swaziland after independence, reigned for 6 1 year. Is one of the longest reigning monarchs in the world. He has 100 concubines and 1000 descendants. Sobhuza ii died in August of 1982, and was regent by King Hauzawa Liwei. 1983, the "Royal Commission" immediately appointed Prince Cosetti Wei as the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince's mother, Queen Ntumbi, was the regent. 1On April 25th, 986, Crown Prince Makhositi ascended the throne and was called Mswati III.

brief introduction

190 1 year, sobhuza ii was elected as the heir to the throne. 1903 Swaziland became a British protectorate, and 1907 was a "High Commissioner's Territory" of Britain and South Africa. Sobhuza ii returned to China from 19 16 to 19 18 after studying at Lovdal College in Cape Province. 192 1 became the king of enwenshan.

In February, Britain ratified Swaziland's first constitution. 1964 sobhuza ii founded the Inboko Devo national movement based on tribes. 1967 In February, Swaziland promulgated an independent constitution. In April, the Inboko Devo National Movement led by Swaziland's Supreme Chief sobhuza ii won all 24 seats in the parliamentary elections, forming internal autonomy, and sobhuza ii became the king of Swaziland. 1September 6, 968, Swaziland officially declared its independence and became a member of the Commonwealth.

1964 sobhuza ii founded the Inboko Devo national movement based on tribes. The organization won the general election in 1967 and established internal autonomy. Swaziland became independent on 1968, with sobhuza ii as king and head of state. 1975, honorary president of the University of Swaziland, Botswana. 1978 * * promulgated a new constitution, which further strengthened the power of the king. Sobhuza ii died in August 1982.

biographical notes

1899 was born in Mbaba. His father was the former King Enwani V.

190 1 year, he was elected as the heir to the throne.

19 16 to 19 18 studied at Lovdal College in Cape Province.

192 1 became the king of enwenshan.

1922, the delegation went to Britain to demand the return of the land occupied by European immigrants. It was not until 1937 that the delegation obtained the concession from Britain to purchase or redistribute the land occupied by Europeans. Later, the "green revolution" was launched to develop agricultural production.

1964, the tribe-based Inboko Devo National Movement was founded.

1967, the organization won the general election and established internal autonomy.

1968 Swaziland is independent and has served as king and head of state.

1in April, 973, the constitution was abolished, the activities of political parties were prohibited, and all administrative, legislative and judicial powers were taken over. A committee composed of the Prime Minister and ministers assists the king in governing the country.

1978 * * promulgated a new constitution, which further strengthened the power of the king.

1982 died in August. 1975, honorary president of the University of Swaziland, Botswana.

geographical position

Sobhuza II II, the former king of Swaziland, 1899 was born in Mbaba, Swaziland.

Swaziland is located in the southeast of Africa and is a landlocked country. South Africa borders South Africa in the north, west, south and southeast, and Mozambique in the east. Located on the eastern slope of Drakens Mountain on the southeast edge of South Africa Plateau. The Leibombo Mountains on the eastern border separate it from the coastal plain of Mozambique.

English and Svaty are the official languages of Swaziland. Language: English and Svaty are the official languages. )

The religious composition is Christianity, accounting for 60%, and African primitive religion accounts for 40% (religion: Christianity, 60%, African indigenous belief, 40%).

Ethnic composition: Swaziland 90%, Zulu and Tonga 6%, Caucasian 2%, others 2% (ethnic composition: Swaziland 90%, Zulu and Tsonga 6%, white 2%, others 2%).

Historical background

/kloc-In the 6th century, Bantu people came to present-day Mozambique. During the migration, Bantu people formed many tribes in southern Africa. /kloc-At the beginning of the 0/9th century, Swazi tribes became stronger and often clashed with Zulu people. In the 1940s, mswati, the Swazi occupier, asked the British to help him deal with the Zulu people, and the British came to what is now Swaziland.

65438+ In the 1980s, the British seized a lot of land, grassland and mineral resources from Swaziland. 1890, Swazi, British and Transvakians established temporary * * * as their representatives in Swaziland today. 1894- 1899, Swaziland was then under the jurisdiction of South Africa. 1899- 1902 After the war between the British and the Boers in South Africa, the jurisdiction of Swaziland fell into the hands of the British Governor in Transvaal, South Africa.

190 1 year, sobhuza ii was elected as the heir to the throne. According to the 1978 Constitution, the hereditary king is the head of state, with executive and legislative powers, and the succession to the throne is handled in accordance with traditional laws and customary laws. According to the constitution, the queen is also a monarch. After the death of the king, before the new king ascended the throne, the queen exercised the power of head of state. The heir to the throne is regent by the queen before the age of 2 1. The executive power of the king is exercised through the cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. The role of the legislature, parliament, is limited to debating proposals and making recommendations to the king. 1On April 25th, 986, Crown Prince Makhositi ascended the throne and was called King Mswati III. In May of the same year, King Mswati III announced the dissolution of the Supreme Council of State (Likoko) established after Suo Beier in 1982.

Swaziland's legislature is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The function of parliament is limited to debating proposals and making recommendations to the king. The Senate has 30 seats, of which 20 are appointed by the king and the other 10 is elected by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives has 65 seats, 55 of which are directly elected. Sobhuza II candidates were nominated by the traditional local government committee (Tinkundera), and another 65,438+00 were appointed by the king.

The executive branch is headed by the Prime Minister and ministers are appointed by the king.

The judiciary is the national judicial organ headed by the Chief Justice. There are 65,438+0 high courts, 65,438+0 appeal courts, 5 subordinate courts of high courts and 65,438+07 Swiss courts (with limited jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases).