Sebele I
Tribal chief of the Kwena
About Sebele I
Lived 1841 – 1911 (aged 69–70).
Biography
With support from Christian missionaries, Sebele traveled to Britain in 1895 along with Bathoen I and Khama III to argue against the latest attempts to incorporate the protectorate into the Cape Colony. They managed to secure support from Queen Victoria in exchange for an eastern strip of territory. Between 1908 and 1909 he also resisted the incorporation of Bechuanaland into the Union of South Africa.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Sebele I's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Sebele I's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sebele I?
Tribal chief of the Kwena
When was Sebele I born?
Sebele I was born in 1841 in Bechuanaland Protectorate.
When did Sebele I die?
Sebele I died on 23 January 1911 in Bechuanaland Protectorate.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sebele I. https://biography.guide/sebele-i/
MLA: "Sebele I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sebele-i/.
Chicago: "Sebele I." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sebele-i/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-21 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC