Lenyeletse Seretse
Lenyeletse Seretse | |
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| President | Sir Seretse Khama |
Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse[1] (25 June 1921 – 3 January 1983) was the second Vice-President of Botswana from July 1980 until his death on 3 January 1983. From Serowe,[2] Northern Botswana, Seretse was appointed Vice-President to placate his fellow Northerners following the assumption of Southerner Quett Masire to the Presidency.[3]
In 1937, Lenyeletse was sent to undertake Secondary School studies alongside Seretse Khama at Tiger Kloof. Upon graduation in1944, Lenyeletse and Seretse were inducted into the Malekantwa age regiment.[4]
References
- ^ "Golden jubilee profile: Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse (1920-1983)". Weekend Post. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Golden jubilee profile: Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse (1920-1983)". Weekend Post. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ Halt the army, save the money and democracy Mmegi Online
- ^ "Golden jubilee profile: Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse (1920-1983)". Weekend Post. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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| Preceded by Quett Masire | Vice-President of Botswana 1980–1983 | Succeeded by Peter Mmusi |
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Vice-presidents of Botswana- Quett Masire
- Lenyeletse Seretse
- Peter Mmusi
- Festus Mogae
- Ian Khama
- Mompati Merafhe
- Ponatshego Kedikilwe
- Mokgweetsi Masisi
- Slumber Tsogwane
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