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Sir Seretse Khama: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born July 1, 1921 • Serowe • Botswana
Died July 13, 1980 (aged 59) • Gaborone • Botswana
Title / Office president (1966-1980), Botswana
Notable Family Members son Ian Khama

Photos

Khama, Sir Seretse
Seretse Khama crouches beside his young son Ian Khama, who sits in a toy fire chief car, with Ruth Williams Khama seated next to them outdoors.
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Khama III
Ngwato chief
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Isaac Schapera
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Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
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Pres. Duma Boko
Duma Boko
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Ian Khama
Ian Khama
president of Botswana
Festus Mogae
Festus Mogae
president of Botswana
Sir Hercules Robinson
Sir Hercules Robinson
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John Mackenzie
British missionary
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Sir Sidney Godolphin Alexander Shippard
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