Frederick III of Germany vs Msiri

Frederick III married Victoria, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The marriage was intended to strengthen Anglo-Prussian ties and influenced Frederick's liberal views, but also created tensions with Bismarck's conservative policies.

Frederick III was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 1887. Despite a tracheotomy and treatment, the cancer proved fatal. His illness and death prevented the implementation of his liberal-leaning policies, which might have altered Germany's political trajectory.

Frederick III ascended the German throne on March 9, 1888, but died of throat cancer on June 15, 1888, after only 99 days. His brief reign, known as the Year of the Three Emperors, prevented any significant policy changes or reforms.

Msiri, a Nyamwezi trader from Tanzania, established the Yeke Kingdom in Katanga after conquering local Luba and Lunda chieftaincies. He built a centralized state with a capital at Bunkeya, controlling copper and ivory trade routes.

Msiri established a monopoly over copper mining and trade in Katanga, controlling access to the region's rich copper deposits. He used this economic power to arm his forces and expand his influence over neighboring groups.

Msiri refused to accept Belgian Congo Free State authority, leading to a military confrontation with Belgian-led forces. He was killed in a skirmish at Bunkeya, and his kingdom was subsequently annexed by the Congo Free State, ending Yeke independence.