Lobengula

/ ˌləʊbənˈɡjuːlə /

noun

1. ?1836–94, last Matabele king (1870–93); his kingdom was destroyed by the British

Example Sentences

It was named Lobengula, after a 19th-century king in southern Africa.

From Washington Post

It does admit that there are three skulls taken in 1893 from a place associated with executions carried out by a Zimbabwean chief, Lobengula.

From BBC

It may be remembered that the ill-fated Lobengula refused to have his portrait taken because he believed that by means of the image of himself he could be magically infected with a dread disease.

From Project Gutenberg

Why does Lobengula, when finding fault with his regiments, appear a great commander?

From Project Gutenberg

Cut is poor Lobengula's comb, 'Tis said that all roads lead to Rome.

From Project Gutenberg