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King Mwambutsa IV Bangiricenge (1912 – 26 April 1977), succeeded on the death of his father Mutaga IV Mbikije, 30 November 1915. He was enthroned king of Burundi at Muramvya, 16 December 1915. He was given the title of Mwami, or King.〔(Royal Ark )〕 He reigned under the Regency of Queen Ririkumutima , until he came of age. He was invested with full ruling powers, 28 August 1929. Like other Burundian kings, he was an ethnic Ganwa. During the early part of his reign, Burundi was transferred from Germany to Belgium following World War I.〔Afrique, terre d'histoire. Au cœur de la recherche avec Jean-Pierre Chrétien. Par Christine Deslaurier, Jean-Pierre Chrétien〕 He was the king of Burundi when it was granted independence, 1 July 1962, and become an independent constitutional monarchy, which suffered much turmoil including the assassinations of at least three prime ministers. He had to continue switching prime ministers to stay in favor with both Hutus and Tutsis. In March 1966, he appointed his only surviving son as Regent, and entrusted him with full executive powers. Thereafter lived abroad, mostly in Switzerland. He was deposed by Michel Micombero in favor of his son Ntare V, 8 July 1966. He spent the rest of his life in Switzerland until he died in 1977. == Honours == ; National Honours * Grand Master of the Royal Order of Prince Louis Rwagasore (1 July 1962).〔(Royal Ark )〕 * Grand Master of the Royal Order of Ruzinko (Male Drum ) (1 July 1962).〔(Royal Ark )〕 * Grand Master of the Royal Order of Karyenda (Female Drum ) (1 July 1962).〔(Royal Ark )〕 * Grand Master of the Military Order of Karyenda (Female Drum ) (1 July 1962).〔(Royal Ark )〕 ; Foreign Honours * : Grand Officer of the Order of the African Star (1949). * : Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II (2 June 1955). * : Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (1 July 1962). * : 1940–1945 Colonial War Effort Medal (1950). * : Knight of the Order of the Seraphim (1963). * : Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1962). * : Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. Olav (1963). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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