Rwubusisi
Rwubusisi | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Bwishaza | |
| In office 1905–1912 | |
| Monarch | Yuhi V Musinga |
| Chief of Buriza | |
| In office c. 1914 | |
| Monarch | Yuhi V Musinga |
| Chief of Buriza and Buganza-sud | |
| In office 1929–1955 | |
| Monarchs | Yuhi V Musinga Mutara III Rudahigwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1880 Rwahi, Bumbogo, Kingdom of Rwanda |
| Died | 12 November 1955 (aged 74–75) Kingdom of Rwanda (Ruanda-Urundi) |
| Children | 8 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Rwanda |
| Branch/service | Royal Rwandan Army |
| Commands | Inkemba |
| Battles/wars | Ndungutse's rebellion World War I |
Rwubusisi (c. 1880–1955), baptismal name Joseph, was a Rwandan noble and chief belonging to the Tutsi Bega clan. He was an influential figure during the reign of Yuhi V Musinga, and defended the latter's regime during Ndungutse's rebellion. Alongside other relatives, he was one of the dominant politicians in the Kingdom of Rwanda, and able to retain his power throughout the periods of German and Belgian colonial occupation. In his later years, Rwubusisi was highly respected as a mediator between rival factions at the royal court.