Mwezi IV of Burundi

Mwami Mwezi IV Gisabo Bikata-Bijoga (1840–1908) was the king of Burundi from 1852 to 1908. He was the son of king Ntare IV Rutaganzwa Rugamba. During his reign, Burundi was colonized by Germany. An agreement in 1890 allowed Mwezi to stay as king but recognize German authority. Mwezi also had to face rebellions from two chiefs named Maconco and Birori, who were recognized by the Germans in 1903. This recognition was withdrawn in 1905, however, and the rebellions were extinguished by 1906.

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Preceded by Ntare IV	King of Burundi 1852–1908	Succeeded by Mutaga IV

Kings of Burundi

Ntare III Rushatsi (c.1680–c.1709)
Mwezi III Ndagushimiye (c.1709–c.1739)
Mutaga III Senyamwiza Mutamo (c.1739–c.1767)
Mwambutsa III Serushambo Butama (c.1767–c.1796) (also known as Mwambutsa III Mbariza)
Ntare IV Rutaganzwa Rugamba (c.1796–c.1850)
Mwezi IV Gisabo (c.1850–1908)
Mutaga IV Mbikije (1908–1915)
Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng (1915–1966)
Ntare V Ndizeye (September–November 1966)
Rosa Paula Iribagiza (pretender)

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