Mwambutsa IV

[ mwahm-boo-tsah ]

noun

1. 1912–77, king of Burundi 1962–66.

Example Sentences

Ethnic violence pitting the minority Tutsi and majority Hutu tribes was triggered by the ouster of a Tutsi monarch Mwambutsa IV.

From Washington Post

Ethnic violence pitting the minority Tutsi and majority Hutu tribes was triggered by the ouster of a Tutsi monarch Mwambutsa IV.

From US News

While some surprised Prime Minister Leopold Biha in his home and pumped bullets into his head, others attacked the palace of the King, Mwami Mwambutsa IV.

From Time Magazine Archive

So did Burundi's ruler, Mwami Mwambutsa IV, 53, who four days earlier had ordered the Chinese Communists to leave.

From Time Magazine Archive

A Belgian-backed coup gave the Bahutu control of the new Rwanda government, while Burundi remained under a Watutsi king, Mwami Mwambutsa IV.

From Time Magazine Archive