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Charles Ndizeye
(1947 - 1972)
Charles is known as "King Ntare V", he was
the last king of Burundi from July to November
1966. Until his accession, he was known as
Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye.
The Crown Prince deposed his father in July 1966.
King Ntare himself was deposed, later the same
year, in a military coup led by Michel Micombero;
the former king went into exile in West Germany
and later Uganda.
He returned to Burundi in March 1972, but was
taken from the Royal Palace and executed by firing
squad on April 29. He was 24 years old.
the last king of Burundi from July to November
1966. Until his accession, he was known as
Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye.
The Crown Prince deposed his father in July 1966.
King Ntare himself was deposed, later the same
year, in a military coup led by Michel Micombero;
the former king went into exile in West Germany
and later Uganda.
He returned to Burundi in March 1972, but was
taken from the Royal Palace and executed by firing
squad on April 29. He was 24 years old.
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