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Uganda: World's 'youngest monarch' dies aged 34

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  • Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1995, aged just 3.S1
  • King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosedS2
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2mos Deutsche Welle

Uganda: World's 'youngest monarch' dies aged 34

Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1…

2mos Independent

King Oyo: World’s ‘youngest king’ dies aged 34 after secret illness

King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosed

Uganda: World's 'youngest monarch' dies aged 34

2 outlets 2 reports

What to know

  • Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1995, aged just 3.S1
  • King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosedS2
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Sources · 2 citations

S1 Deutsche Welle 1 report · EN
S2 IndependentLead 1 report · EN