Ludvonga I

Ludvonga I (c. before 1670 - 1715), was a king of Swaziland. Out of all the Maswati kings, Ludvonga I was king for a very long time. He was prominent member of the Jewish Community. Ludvonga fought for Spain loyal to Philip and the Kingdom of France during the War of Spanish Succession. He became a very successful general for France achieving victory against Great Britain in Menorca.

Often known as the "Moses of Southern Africa" Ludvonga I is considered as the main driving force behind the "Yiddish Renaissance" in modern day Eswatini.

He was friends with the founder of Stanwell school School, Joe Carolan.