![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Ntare_V.png/640px-Ntare_V.png&w=640&q=50)
Ntare V of Burundi
Last king of Burundi (July–November 1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Charles Ndizeye?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Ntare V of Burundi (born Charles Ndizeye; 2 December 1947 – 29 April 1972) was the last king (mwami) of Burundi, reigning from July to November 1966. Until his accession, he was known as Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye.
Quick Facts King of Burundi, Reign ...
Ntare V | |
---|---|
![]() King Ntare V at his coronation ceremony | |
King of Burundi | |
Reign | 8 July 1966 – 28 November 1966 |
Coronation | 3 September 1966 |
Predecessor | Mwambutsa IV |
Successor | Monarchy abolished |
Prime minister | Michel Micombero |
Born | Prince Charles Ndizeye of Burundi (1947-12-02)2 December 1947 Gitega, Burundi, Ruanda-Urundi |
Died | 29 April 1972(1972-04-29) (aged 24) Gitega, Burundi |
House | Ntwero |
Father | Mwambutsa IV Bangiricenge |
Mother | Baramparaye Ruhasha |
Religion | Catholicism |
Close
He seized power in July 1966 by deposing his own father. He reigned until November, when prime minister Michel Micombero overthrew him, ending the Burundian monarchy. He went into exile but returned in 1972. Later that year, during Martyazo's short-lived bid for independence, he was killed under unclear circumstances.