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This article lists themonarchs (Ngwenyamas) of Eswatini (known asSwaziland for most of its history).
TheKing of Eswatini (also known asIngwenyama) rules alongside theQueen Mother of Eswatini (also known asNdlovukati). The role of the king inEswatini has historically been as the head or father of the nation while the Queen Mother is the spiritual leader of the nation.[1]
The following is a list of ancient Eswatini Kings/Chiefs.[2][3]
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobhuza II | (1899-07-22)22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982(1982-08-21) (aged 83) | 2 September 1968 | 21 August 1982† (13 years, 353 days) | Son of Ngwane V | House of Dlamini | |
| Mswati III | (1968-04-19)19 April 1968 (age 57) | 25 April 1986 | Incumbent (39 years, 293 days) | Son of Sobhuza II | House of Dlamini |
