About Seeiso of Basutoland
Lived 1905 – 1940 (aged 34–35). Seeiso of Basutoland was a politician.
Seeiso, full name Simon Seeiso Griffith (1905 – 26 December 1940) was the paramount chief of Basutoland from 23 June 1939 until his death. He was the father of King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho and the paternal grandfather of king Letsie III of Lesotho.
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Who was Seeiso of Basutoland?
King of Lesotho
When was Seeiso of Basutoland born?
Seeiso of Basutoland was born in 1905.
When did Seeiso of Basutoland die?
Seeiso of Basutoland died on 26 December 1940.
What was Seeiso of Basutoland's occupation?
Seeiso of Basutoland was a politician.
What nationality was Seeiso of Basutoland?
Seeiso of Basutoland's recorded nationality: Lesotho.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seeiso of Basutoland. https://biography.guide/seeiso-of-basutoland/
MLA: "Seeiso of Basutoland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/seeiso-of-basutoland/.
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