The youngest king in the world dies in Uganda at 34: he ascended the throne at just three years old
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The youngest king in the world dies in Uganda at 34: he ascended the throne at just three years old

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General29 August 2026 at 08:06

Omukama Oyo Nyimba, one of the most influential traditional kings in Uganda, died on Thursday night at the age of 34, his Kingdom of Tooro reported on Friday. He became the youngest monarch in the world when he ascended the throne at just three years of age. The article does not provide information about the cause of death or additional details about the circumstances of his passing. The Kingdom of Tooro was the source responsible for officially announcing the young king's death.

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