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'''Shaka kaSenzangakhona''' (c. 1787 – | |name = Shaka Zulu | ||
|image = AC_Shaka_Zulu.png | |||
|birth = c. July 1787<br>{{Wiki|Mthethwa Paramountcy}} | |||
|death = 22 September 1828 {{c|aged 41}}<br>{{Wiki|KwaDukuza}}, {{Wiki|Zulu Kingdom|Kingdom of Zulu}} | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|affiliates = {{Wiki|Zulu royal family|House of Zulu}}<br>Kingdom of Zulu | |||
*{{Wiki|Impi|Zulu ''Impi''}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Shaka kaSenzangakhona''' (c. 1787 – 1828), also known as '''Shaka Zulu''', was one of the most influential monarchs of the {{Wiki|Zulu Kingdom}} in the early 19th century. | |||
Shaka | ==Biography== | ||
== | Rising to power in 1816, Shaka proved himself a worthy King, transforming the once small tribe into a centralized kingdom.<ref>{{WP|Shaka}}</ref> Fearing his brutal rule and centralized power, he was ultimately assassinated in a plot orchestrated by his half-brothers {{Wiki|Dingane}} and {{Wiki|Mhlangana}} on 22 September 1828.<ref name="WIYB">''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' – Shaka Zulu</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | |||
Shaka was known to be a brilliant military leader during his reign, having survived numerous assassination attempts.<ref name="WIYB" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Appearing as a possible ancestor for users of the ''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' promotional website for the [[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]], Shaka's design seems to be based on {{Wiki|Henry Cele}}'s portrayal of Shaka Zulu. Cele portrayed Shaka in the 1981 stage play ''Shaka'', the 1986 miniseries ''{{Wiki|Shaka Zulu (TV series)|Shaka Zulu}}'', as well as a 2001 miniseries ''Shaka Zulu: The Citadel''. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{Promo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:1787 births]] | [[Category:1787 births]] | ||
[[Category:1828 deaths]] | [[Category:1828 deaths]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Monarchs of | [[Category:Assassin allies]] | ||
[[Category:Monarchs of Africa]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:18, 24 December 2025
Shaka kaSenzangakhona (c. 1787 – 1828), also known as Shaka Zulu, was one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom in the early 19th century.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Rising to power in 1816, Shaka proved himself a worthy King, transforming the once small tribe into a centralized kingdom.[1] Fearing his brutal rule and centralized power, he was ultimately assassinated in a plot orchestrated by his half-brothers Dingane and Mhlangana on 22 September 1828.[2]
Personality and traits[edit | edit source]
Shaka was known to be a brilliant military leader during his reign, having survived numerous assassination attempts.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Appearing as a possible ancestor for users of the Who's In Your Blood? promotional website for the Assassin's Creed film, Shaka's design seems to be based on Henry Cele's portrayal of Shaka Zulu. Cele portrayed Shaka in the 1981 stage play Shaka, the 1986 miniseries Shaka Zulu, as well as a 2001 miniseries Shaka Zulu: The Citadel.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed film (promotional material only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Shaka on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Who's In Your Blood? – Shaka Zulu