# Diogo I Nkumbi a Mpudi - Manikongo of Kongo

URL: https://allhistories.com/drcongo/rulers/diogo-i-nkumbi-a-mpudi
Term: 1545–1561
Number in the list: 13
Dynasty: Kilukeni
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogo_I_of_Kongo

Long-reigning king who tackled Portuguese slave traders on São Tomé and expelled some missionaries. He faced the Jaga invasion shortly before his death.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Francisco I of Kongo](https://allhistories.com/drcongo/rulers/francisco-i-of-kongo)
- Next in list: [Afonso II Mpemba a Nzinga](https://allhistories.com/drcongo/rulers/afonso-ii-mpemba-a-nzinga)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1548 - [Jesuits reach Kongo](https://allhistories.com/drcongo/timeline/1548-jesuits-reach-kongo)