Seretse Khama
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Summary
Seretse Khama was born on July 1, 1921[1], in Serowe[2]. He died on July 13, 1980[3], in Gaborone[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and freedom fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,720 views/month, #6,488 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Sekgoma II[9]
- Mother: Tebogo Kebailele[10]
- Spouse: Ruth Williams Khama[11]
- Child: Ian Khama[12], Tshekedi Khama II[13]
- Country of citizenship: Botswana[14], Bechuanaland Protectorate[15]
- Position held: President of Botswana[16], Prime Minister of Botswana[17]
- Educated at: University of Fort Hare[18], Balliol College[19], Tiger Kloof Educational Institute[20], Lovedale[21], University of the Witwatersrand[22], Adams College[23]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Nansen Refugee Award[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Botswana Democratic Party[29]
- Commons category: Seretse Khama[30]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[31]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[32]
- Family name: Khama[33]
- Given name: Seretse[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[36], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Number of children: 4[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Seretse Khama include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Botswana[42].
Why It Matters
Seretse Khama has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport[40], an international airport[41], in Botswana[42].
FAQs
Where was Seretse Khama born?
Seretse Khama was born in Serowe[2].
Where did Seretse Khama die?
Seretse Khama died in Gaborone[4].
Who were Seretse Khama's parents?
Seretse Khama's father was Sekgoma II[9]. Seretse Khama's mother was Tebogo Kebailele[10].
Who was Seretse Khama married to?
Seretse Khama's spouses include Ruth Williams Khama[11].
What did Seretse Khama do for work?
Seretse Khama worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and freedom fighter[7].
Where did Seretse Khama go to school?
Seretse Khama was educated at University of Fort Hare[18], Balliol College[19], Tiger Kloof Educational Institute[20], and Lovedale[21].
What awards did Seretse Khama receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Nansen Refugee Award[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].