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Bernardo II

Type Figure Region Kingdom of Kongo Time c. 1585–1618 Also known as Bernardo II、Bernardo II of Kongo、Manikongo Bernardo II

Bernardo II was a Manikongo of the Kingdom of Kongo who reigned from 1614 to 1615, a brief successor to Álvaro II.

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  1. c. 1605–1614Mbanza Kongo (São Salvador) · Kingdom of KongoAs a member of the Kongo royal family, he took part in court politics during the late reign of Álvaro II. After Álvaro II's death in 1614, he emerged victorious in the succession struggle and took the throne.
  2. 1614–1615Mbanza Kongo (São Salvador) · Kingdom of KongoHe nominally ruled the Kingdom of Kongo from 1614 to 1615 but failed to secure control over provincial nobles and military factions, and was soon overthrown in the succession crisis, with competitors such as Garcia I subsequently emerging.

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