Kasongo Kalombo

ModernEmperorLuba Empire1850 — 1890

Last independent Luba emperor before Belgian conquest.

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Quick Facts

Born

1850

Died

1890

Country

Luba Empire

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score37.4

Kasongo Kalombo — Complete Timeline

1885 AD

Resisted Belgian Colonial ConquestWar◆ Major

Kasongo Kalombo led Luba forces in a series of battles against the Belgian Congo Free State's military expeditions. Despite initial successes, his forces were gradually overwhelmed by Belgian firepower and superior organization.

Colonial ResistanceWarBelgian Congo

Impact: regionaltragic

1889 AD

Captured and Executed by Belgian ForcesPolitical Action

Kasongo Kalombo was captured by Belgian colonial troops after the fall of his capital. He was executed by the Belgians, marking the end of Luba independence and the incorporation of the Luba Empire into the Congo Free State.

Colonial ConquestExecutionEnd of Empire

Impact: regionaltragic