 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2021) |
| Garcia II | |
|---|---|
| Mwene Kongo | |
 Garcia II of Kongo | |
| Reign | 1641 to 1661 |
| Predecessor | Álvaro VI |
| Successor | António I |
| Dynasty | Kinlaza |
Garcia II Nkanga a Lukeni a Nzenze a Ntumba, also known as Garcia Afonso for short,[1] ruled the Kingdom of Kongo from 23 January 1641 to 1661. He is sometimes considered Kongo's greatest king for his religious piety and his near expulsion of the Portuguese from Angola.[citation needed] Yet, he is also notorious for enriching himself through his leading role in the Atlantic slave trade.[2]
- ^ Thornton, John: "Elite Women in the Kingdom of Kongo: Historical Perspectives on Women's Political Power", page 451. The Journal of African History, Vol. 47, 2006
- ^ "Slavernijtentoonstelling Rijksmuseum: Veelzijdig, verhalend en indrukwekkend".