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King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has died at age 34. The kingdom's prime minister said he had been in critical condition. King Oyo ascended the throne at age three and was widely reported as the world's youngest reigning monarch.

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World's youngest reigning monarch dies age 34

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King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34

World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34BBC News – World
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World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

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