Sobhuza II
Sobhuza II, (also known as Nkhotfotjeni, Mona; 22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982) was the Paramount Chief and later King of Swaziland for 82 years and 254 days, the longest verifiable reign of any monarch in recorded history.
Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899 at Zombodze Royal Residence, the son of Inkhosikati Lomawa Ndwandwe and King Ngwane V.
When he was only four months old, his father died suddenly while dancing incwala.
Sobhuza was chosen king soon after that and his grandmother Labotsibeni and his uncle Prince Malunge led the Swazi nation until his maturity in 1921.
Sobhuza led Swaziland through independence until his death in 1982.
He was succeeded by Mswati III, his young son with Inkhosikati Ntfombi Tfwala, who was crowned in 1986.
Lojiba Simelane of Swaziland
Lojiba Simelane was the queen regent and Indlovukati of Swaziland from 1836 after the death of Sobhuza I until 1840 when King Mswati II became the king.
Ngwane V
Ngwane V (also known as Mahlokohla, Bhunu, Hhili) was the King of Swaziland from 1895 until his death on 10 December 1899.
Ngwane was
born the son of Mbandzeni and his mother Labotsibeni Mdluli.
He ascended to the throne after a short regency of Queen Mother Tibati Nkambule.
He was only 16 years old when he became king.
His royal capital was at Zombodze while the Queen Mother's residence was at Lobamba.
Ngwane became the
king after the Swaziland convention of 1894.
This had led to the classification of Swaziland as a protected state of the South African Republic
which was then led by President Paul Kruger.
During this time Swaziland had a partial Dutch administration in parallel to Ngwane's administration.
The Dutch or European for European interests and Ngwane as head and authority of the Swazi nation.
An annual payment was made to Ngwane and
Labotsibeni while they were in office from taxes collected and from contributions from concessionaires and taxes.
Ngwane's rule was short.
In 1899 the
Anglo-Boer war began, and brought to an end the Dutch or Boer partial administration of Swaziland and hence gave way to independence.
However Mahlokohla
died on 10 December of that year while dancing incwala.
This was hid from the nation until the ceremony was over.
Ngwane was succeeded by his
four-month-old son Nkhotfotjeni and his wife Lomawa Ndwandwe.
His mother Labotsibeni who had been very influential during his reign
continued as queen regent until Sobhuza was crowned in 1921.
Ngwane's reign gave way to a stable territory surrounded by conflicting states.
Today Mahlokohla is named for one of the main streets, "Mahlokohla Street" in Swaziland's capital Mbabane.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
Prince Mfanasibili of Swaziland
Prince Mfanasibili( – 15 March 2016) of Swaziland was the son of Prince Makhosikhosi who was brother to King Sobhuza II.
He was a cabinet minister during the reign of Sobhuza II and became a powerful member of the Liqoqo council during the subsequent regency( 1983 – 1986).
He orchestrated the removal of Queen Dzeliwe Shongwe as Regent and saw that the Queen Mother Indlovukazi Ntombi la Tfwala replaced her.
After Prince Makhosetive was installed on the throne, Mfanasibili was convicted of" defeating the ends of justice" in his actions during the regency and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Mfanasibili was later given a royal pardon.
At the time of his death' Prince Mfanasibili was living with his wife and children in Manzini.
Swaziland, where he served on the city council, and discharged his duties on behalf of the royal family.
He was very active in Swazi politics and his articles were at one time featured weekly in the Sunday Times newspaper.
' Prince Mfanasibili died aged 77 on 15 March 2016.
Seneleleni Ndwandwe
Seneleleni Ndwandwe( a.k.a. Seneleni Nxumalo)( died 1980) was Ndlovukati( Queen mother) of Swaziland during the reign of Sobhuza II.
She was full sister and co-wife to her predecessor, Zihlati Ndwandwe.
Zihlathi Ndwandwe/Mkhatjwa
Zihlathi Ndwandwe( a.k.a. Zilathi Nxumalo)( died 1975) was Ndlovukati( Queen mother) of Swaziland during the reign of Sobhuza II.
She was succeeded by her full sister and co-wife, Seneleni Ndwandwe.
Nukwase Ndwandwe
Nukwase Ndwandwe( c. 1890 – 15 September 1957) was the Queen Mother of Swaziland, aunt of Sobhuza II, and the sister of Lomawa Ndwandwe.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.

Question: What is the date of death of Sobhuza Ii's father?
Answer: 10 December 1899