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Cetshwayo (1832-1884)



Profile: Cetshwayo was the King of the Zulu Kingdom from 1872 to 1879 and their leader during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. He famously led the Zulu nation to victory against the British in the Battle of Isandlwana.


Plaque Location: 18 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London W14 8LT




Plaque inscription:  ‘King of the Zulus stayed here in 1882’




Photograph of Cetshwayo by Alexander Bassano in Old Bond Street, London

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