List of rulers of Orungu
The combination of heredity succession to the election. The king is elected by heads of clans, among the son or brothers of King deceased mother's side. This procedure ensures that all clans have a chance to power.
| Tenure | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ca. 1700 | Reto Ndongo | born ca. 1670. Head of the clan Abulia. Founder of the kingdom. |
| ca. 1730 to ???? | Ndébulia Mburu, Agamwinboni | born around 1700, clan Awuru (galwa) |
| ca. ???? to 1750 | Rénjangué Ndongo, Agamwinboni | born around 1700, clan Agalikéwa |
| ca. 1750 to ???? | Rénkondjé, Agamwinboni | born around 1730, clan Abulia |
| ca. 1750 to 1790 | Ngwèrangu'Iwono, Agamwinboni | born around 1730, clan Avangué |
| 1790 | Ndombe, Agamwinboni | To reign in 1790 against the will of his father. Ayandji clan. Is deposited and removed by Spaniards. |
| 1790 to 1810 | Rénwombi Mpolo, Agamwinboni | clan Avandji. Enthroned with Spanish aid. Capitals: Mandja Island and Apomandé. Grand King of Orungu, then at the height of its power. |
| 1810 to 1840 | Ogul’Issogwe Rogombe Mpolo or Passol, Agamwinboni |
clan Aziza. He led many wars with its neighbors (including Nkomi), hence the expression "wars of Rogombé". |
| 1840 to 1862 | Ombango Rogombe Ikinda or King Pascal, Agamwinboni |
Brought up in Spain. clan Abulia. Capital: Osèngatanga. Has always been opposed to signing with the French. |
| 1862 to 1865 | Ndebulia, Agamwinboni | Clan Alola (Nkomi), Capital: Izambé. Orungu sells the country to France (Treaty of Cap Lopez and Nazaré) |
| 1865 to 1882 | Ntchènguè or Ranyonyuna (litt. the rectifier), Agamwinboni | clan Aguéndjé |
| 1882 until unknown | Avonowanga, Agamwinboni | Abulia clan, mother Benga. |
| until 1927 | Rogombé-Nwèntchandi, Agamwinboni | clan Aguéndjé, died in 1932. Only "moral" authority. |
| 1927 | Orungu Kingdom abolished by the French colonial government. Despite lack of European recognition, the Orungu Kingdom is still recognized by tribes of Gabon and diaspora. | |
Source : the genealogy has been taken from : Mandji.net
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