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Emmanuel Bushayija
King of Rwanda / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emmanuel Bushayija (born 20 December 1960) is the claimant to the historical Kingdom of Rwanda, which was abolished in 1961. He was proclaimed the ceremonial successor to the royal title (Mwami) on 9 January 2017 under the reign name Yuhi VI.[2] He succeeded his late uncle King Kigeli V and is a grandson of King Yuhi V.[3]
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Emmanuel Bushayija | |
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![]() Bushayija in 2017. | |
King of Rwanda | |
Reign | 9 January 2017 – present (proclaimed by the Royal Council of Abiru, titular king-in-exile) |
Predecessor | Kigeli V |
Born | Emmanuel Bushayija (1960-12-20) 20 December 1960 (age 63) Ruanda-Urundi |
Spouse | Lilian[1] |
Issue | Two sons and a daughter[1] |
Father | Prince William Bushayija |
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