Seretse Khama
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Seretse Khama
Summary
Seretse Khama is a human[1]. He was born in Serowe[2]. He was born on July 1, 1921[3]. He passed away in Gaborone[4]. He died on July 13, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and freedom fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,634 views/month, #6,488 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Serowe[2], Seretse Khama…
- Seretse Khama passed away in Gaborone[4].
- Seretse Khama was born on July 1, 1921[3].
- Seretse Khama died on July 13, 1980[5].
- Seretse Khama's father was Sekgoma II[10].
- Seretse Khama's mother was Tebogo Kebailele[11].
- Among Seretse Khama's spouses was Ruth Williams Khama[12].
- A child of Seretse Khama was Ian Khama[13].
- A child of Seretse Khama was Tshekedi Khama II[14].
- Seretse Khama held citizenship in Botswana[15].
- Seretse Khama held citizenship in Bechuanaland Protectorate[16].
- Seretse Khama worked as a politician[6].
- Seretse Khama worked as a lawyer[7].
- Seretse Khama's professions included freedom fighter[8].
- Seretse Khama held the position of President of Botswana[17].
- Seretse Khama held the position of Prime Minister of Botswana[18].
- Seretse Khama's education included a stint at University of Fort Hare[19].
- Seretse Khama was educated at Balliol College[20].
- Seretse Khama was educated at Tiger Kloof Educational Institute[21].
- Seretse Khama's education included a stint at Lovedale[22].
- Seretse Khama's education included a stint at University of the Witwatersrand[23].
- Seretse Khama was educated at Adams College[24].
- Seretse Khama received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Seretse Khama received the Nansen Refugee Award[26].
- Seretse Khama received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Serowe[2], Seretse Khama… he was born on July 1, 1921[3]. His father was Sekgoma II[10]. His mother was Tebogo Kebailele[11].
Education
Educated at University of Fort Hare[19], a public university[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1916[30], headquartered in Alice[31]; Balliol College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; Tiger Kloof Educational Institute[21], a school[36], in South Africa[37]; Lovedale[22], a Christian mission[38], in South Africa[39]; University of the Witwatersrand[23], a public research university[40], in South Africa[41], founded in 1896[42], headquartered in Johannesburg[43]; and Adams College[24], a school[44], in South Africa[45], founded in 1853[46]. Seretse Khama earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and freedom fighter[8]. Positions held include President of Botswana[17], a public office[48], in Botswana[49], founded in 1966[50] and Prime Minister of Botswana[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Nansen Refugee Award[26], an award[53], in Switzerland[54], founded in 1954[55]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1815[58].
Personal Life
Among Seretse Khama's spouses was Ruth Williams Khama[12]. Children include Ian Khama[13], a politician[59], b. 1953[60], of Botswana[61], awarded the honorary fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[62] and Tshekedi Khama II[14], a politician[63], b. 1958[64], of Botswana[65]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[66]. He was affiliated with the Botswana Democratic Party[67].
Death and Burial
Seretse Khama died on July 13, 1980[5]. He passed away in Gaborone[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[68].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Seretse Khama include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport[69], an international airport[70], in Botswana[71].
Why It Matters
Seretse Khama ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,634 views/month, #6,488 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Entities named for him include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport[69], an international airport[70], in Botswana[71].
FAQs
Where was Seretse Khama born?
Seretse Khama's place of birth was 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[10]. Seretse Khama's mother was Tebogo Kebailele[11].
Who was Seretse Khama married to?
Seretse Khama's spouses include Ruth Williams Khama[12].
What did Seretse Khama do for work?
Seretse Khama worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and freedom fighter[8].
Where did Seretse Khama go to school?
Seretse Khama was educated at University of Fort Hare[19], Balliol College[20], Tiger Kloof Educational Institute[21], and Lovedale[22].
What awards did Seretse Khama receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Nansen Refugee Award[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].