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King Nzinga a Nkuwu (João I)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo who, along with his son, voluntarily converted the kingdom to Roman Catholicism in 1491.

AP course connection

Topic 1.9: 1.9 West Central Africa: The Kingdom of Kongo

Unit 1

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