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Kigeli V (née Jean-Baptiste Ndahindurwa)
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Memorial Page for Kigeli V (née Jean-Baptiste Ndahindurwa)

Jun 29, 1936 – Oct 16, 2016(80 years)Died in:Oakton, Fairfax County

Rwandan king

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June 29th, 2026

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Biography

Nationality

Ruanda-Urundi

Cause of Death

cardiovascular disease

Burial Place

Nyanza District

Occupation(2)

human rights defenderpolitician

Awards(6)

Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila ViçosaGrand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the WingOrder of SolomonOrder of the Star of EthiopiaOrder of Merit of the Portuguese Royal HouseOrder of the Eagle of Georgia

Education(1)

Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare

Kigeli V of Rwanda (* June 29, 1936 in Cyangugu; † October 16, 2016 in Oakton) was a rwandan king. He was 80 years old. He studied at Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare. His faith was Catholicism. He received 6 awards, including Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa, Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the Wing. His cause of death was cardiovascular disease. He was buried at Nyanza District.

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Born in Cyangugu, Rusizi District

1936

Died in Oakton, Fairfax County (cardiovascular disease)

2016

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Kigeli V (née Jean-Baptiste Ndahindurwa). Forever remembered.