Title King of Barotseland Predecessor Mwananyanda Liwale Parents Mwanawina I, Mbuywana Grandparents Notulu, Prince Mbanga | Successor Silumelume Children Mubukwanu, Silumelume Grandchild Sipopa Lutangu Great-grandparent Ngombala | |
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Mulambwa Santulu was a Litunga (king or chief) of Barotseland who ruled 1812 - 1830.
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Biography
Mulambwa Santulu was the third son of the king Mwanawina I, by his wife, Queen Mbuywana.
He was a Chief of Lilundu, before his accession. He succeeded on the death of his elder brother Mwananyanda Liwale and was opposed by Kusiyo, but eventually triumphed after slaying the Nololo.
He established his capital at Namuso and established orchards, tamed and domesticated wild animals and promulgated laws on property and marriage. He died at Lilundu, in the month of July, ca. 1830.
Family
Mulambwa had many children. His sons were kings Mubukwanu and Silumelume and his grandson was Sipopa Lutangu.
His children were also Prince Namiluko Mulumbwa, Prince Imbua Mulumbwa (chief), Prince Ilukuyi, Prince Meebelo Ananganga Mulumbwa, Prince Ngela Mulumbwa, Yeta II, and Akelumbela.
His daughters were Princess Kandundu (Mulena Mukwai of Nololo, she died in 1871), Princess Monambeza (installed as Mulena Mukwai of Nololo, she was killed in 1885) and Princess Katoka.