Lobengula

/ (ˌləʊbənˈɡjuːlə) /

noun

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

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Example sentences from the Web for lobengula

"Speak your message then, envoys of Lobengula, in my ear and in those of my people," said the Molimo.
Benita, An African Romance|H. Rider Haggard
Now, that is an aspersion upon Lobengula and Samory in particular.
Khartoum Campaign, 1898|Bennet Burleigh
I am the bearer of a message from Lobengula to Mr. Cecil Rhodes.
Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O.|J.G. Millais
Lobengula endeavoured to arrange terms with the British force, but his messengers and money never reached their destination.
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6)|Louis Creswicke

After the death of Mzilikazi, his son, Lobengula, became King.
South and South Central Africa|H. Frances Davidson

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