Lerotholi
Lesotho chief
About Lerotholi
Lived 1836 – 1905 (aged 68–69).
Lerotholi Letsie (c. 1836–1905) was the paramount chief of Basotho (modern Lesotho) from November 20, 1891 to August 19, 1905. Letsie is one of the chiefs whom led the 1880 Basotho gun war which ended in basotho victory and independence for Lesotho.
Leadership of Basotho Lerotholi became leader after his father's death in 1891. In 1898, he fought and defeated his uncle somewhere near Thaba Bosiu. He remained leader until his death in 1905. His son Letsie II then became leader of the Basotho.
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Who was Lerotholi?
Lesotho chief
When was Lerotholi born?
Lerotholi was born in 1836 in Basutoland.
When did Lerotholi die?
Lerotholi died on 19 August 1905 in Basutoland.
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