Moshoeshoe I
King of Lesotho from 1822 to 1870
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Summary
Moshoeshoe I was born on 1786[1] in Lesotho[2]. He died on March 11, 1870[3], in Thaba Bosiu[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,612 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Thaba Bosiu[7]
- Child: Letsie I Moshoeshoe of Lesotho[8]
- Country of citizenship: Lesotho[9]
- Position held: King of Lesotho[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Family: Seeiso[12]
- Commons category: Moshoeshoe I[13]
- Significant event: gift[14], claim for restitution of an artwork[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[16], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18], Sesotho[19]
- P14541: 14tes9[20]
Why It Matters
Moshoeshoe I has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Moshoeshoe I born?
Moshoeshoe I's place of birth was Lesotho[2].
Where did Moshoeshoe I die?
Moshoeshoe I passed away in Thaba Bosiu[4].
What did Moshoeshoe I do for work?
Moshoeshoe I worked as a politician[5].