Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon

Cyprian Bhekuzulu Nyangayezizwe kaSolomon (August 4, 1924 - September 17, 1968) was the king of the Zulu nation from 1948 until his death at Nongoma in 1968. He succeeded his father, king Solomon kaDinuzulu, after a lengthy succession dispute which was only resolved in 1944. His uncle, Arthur Mshiyeni kaDinuzulu, functioned as regent during the succession dispute and Cyprian's minority.

Cyprian was succeeded by his son, the current (as of 2009) king, Goodwill Zwelethini kaBhekuzulu.

Preceded by Solomon kaDinuzulu	King of the Zulu Nation 1948–1968	Succeeded by Goodwill Zwelethini kaBhekuzulu

Monarchs of the Zulu Nation

Monarchs of Zululand	Mnguni • Nkosinkulu • Mdlani • Luzumana •Malandela kaLuzumana • Ntombela kaMalandela • Zulu kaNtombela • Gumede kaZulu • Phunga kaGumede • Mageba kaGumede • Ndaba kaMageba • Jama kaNdaba • Senzangakhona kaJama •Shaka • Dingane kaSenzangakhona • Mpande • Cetshwayo kaMpande

Under South African rule	Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo • Solomon kaDinuzulu • Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon • Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu

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Name	KaSolomon, Cyprian Bhekuzulu
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Date of birth	August 4, 1924
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Date of death	September 17, 1968
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Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon

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