Nicodemus Kambahahiza Kavikunua

Date of Birth: Unknown

Country: Namibia (German South West Africa)

Colonisers Fought Against: German Empire

Lead Group: Khauas-Khoi people

War/Rebellion: Ovambanderu Khauas-Khoi War (part of Herero and Namaqua Genocide)

Years of War/Rebellion: 1896

Punishment Given: Captured, tried by court-martial, sentenced to death

Nature of Death: Executed by firing squad

Date of Death: June 11 or 12, 1896

Heroic Significance: Nicodemus Kavikunua is a Namibian hero for his resistance against German colonial oppression. As chief of the Khauas-Khoi, he led an 1896 uprising against German subjugation. Despite defeat, his defiance made him a symbol of the independence struggle. His execution cemented his status as a martyr. He is honored at Heroes' Acre and his legacy serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom [1][2][4][5].

Citations: [1] https://www.executedtoday.com/2015/06/12/1896-chiefs-kahimemua-and-nicodemus-mbanderu-rebels/ [2] https://neweralive.na/en/posts/namibian-german-relationship-25 [4] https://www.topfoto.co.uk/asset/4463439/ [5] https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shooting-of-nicodemus-kavikunua-1896-48339399.html

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