About Kelsey Begaye
Lived 1951 – 2021 (aged 70). Kelsey Begaye was an American politician.
Kelsey A. Begaye (January 7, 1951 – August 13, 2021) was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation in November 1998, defeating fellow Democrat Joe Shirley, Jr. in the general election. In 2002, he lost to Shirley in his bid for reelection.
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Who was Kelsey Begaye?
American politician
When was Kelsey Begaye born?
Kelsey Begaye was born on 7 January 1951 in Kaibito.
When did Kelsey Begaye die?
Kelsey Begaye died on 13 August 2021 in Flagstaff, Arizona.
What was Kelsey Begaye's occupation?
Kelsey Begaye was a politician.
What nationality was Kelsey Begaye?
Kelsey Begaye was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kelsey Begaye. https://biography.guide/kelsey-begaye/
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